My English skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing had been greatly improved when I prepared for IELTS. I really appreciated IELTS which brought me great opportunities and personal developments

Du Lanlan (Beijing, China); IELTS score: 7.5 Admitted by Binghamton University
Before deciding to accept the IELTS as an alternative to TOEFL, I sat for the exam myself and can attest to the genuine rigor it represents.

James F Minter
Senior Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions
Director of International Admissions
Columbia University, New York

About IELTS

IELTS opens doors to higher education, employment and administration in the USA, other English-speaking countries and beyond - it is recognized by more than 2,500 universities throughout the United States, including the Ivy League Schools - list of recognizing organizations in the USA
IELTS can take you further - it is recognized by universities, employers and immigration authorities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and many other countries - Global Recognition System
IELTS gives you the language skills you really need to succeed in the English-speaking world. It tests speaking, writing, listening and reading.
Easy to take - regular sessions, quick results, centers across the USA and the rest of the world
IELTS is an international test - the tests include listening and reading passages in North American, British and Australian English. This means that candidates are prepared to understand all the main varieties of English
IELTS covers all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - and candidates can choose whether to take Academic or General Training modules, depending on whether they need to use English for study, or for work
IELTS tests are taken at authorized test centers throughout the year. Test centers provide advice and support for candidates and sell Official Practice Materials to help candidates to prepare for the test

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