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Stands for International English Language Testing System, IELTS is the world’s most popular English language and proficiency test required to be taken by international candidates willing to study, work and migrate to a country where English is the main language as the communication. It uses a nine-band scale to access the proficiency level from non-user (band score 0) to expert (band score 9). You can choose either a computer-based test or a paper-based test as per your convenience. The exam mainly evaluates the candidate’s ability to communicate in the four basic English language skills which are – listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

The IELTS test is widely accepted by more than 10,000 organizations, including educational institutions, professional associations, and government in approximately 140 countries around the world. The most popular countries where the test is recognized for university admissions are the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Canada.

As we have already mentioned that more than 10,000 organizations including foreign universities and visas granting authorities accept the test worldwide and take the results as a measurement that the respective candidate does not have any communication issues while staying in the country. So, you are required to show that you have a good understanding and command over the English language and this is the reason why your overall IELTS marks are important.

• In Universities – Thousands of world’s top universities and colleges accept the IELTS results as an assurance that you have good English language proficiency.
• In Organizations – Many professional registration bodies including accounting, law, medicine, engineering, nursing, pharmacy, and teaching, etc accept your IELTS results as an ability to communicate in English. It means, if you are willing to get a job in your desired foreign organization, IELTS is required.
• In the case of Global Migration – In many countries, IELTS scores are crucial than any other English language test by the government as a requirement for your permanent stay.
• Accesses your Abilities – IELTS test helps access your English language proficiency and practical communication abilities. Along with this, it gives you an accurate assessment of the four skills mentioned above.

Students often doubt whether the IELTS test is compulsory or not. Well, let us tell you that it is not compulsory in all the university admissions. Many universities may not require IELTS scores but as it is widely accepted in more than 10,000 organizations worldwide, it is good if you take the test.

The IELTS test is available in two types – IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Keep one thing in mind that listening and speaking are the same in both the tests but the subject matter of reading and writing differs according to the test you have chosen. Let’s read in details:

• IELTS Academic – Applicants who are willing to apply for higher education or professional registration abroad required to take the test. It measures your suitability in an academic environment by evaluating your English language proficiency.
• IELTS General Training – This test is required to be taken by those who wish to migrate to countries where English is the major communication language like Canada, Australia, and the UK. It measures your English language proficiency in a practical everyday context.