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

Who we are

IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 500 locations in 120 countries.

In the USA, IELTS is represented by IELTS International. Based in Los Angeles, IELTS International is managed by Beryl Meiron. Contact in the USA:
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University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) is the world's leading provider of exams for learners of English. Each year the exams are taken by more than 2 million people, in 130 countries. Please contact ielts@ucles.org.uk for further information.

British Council connects people worldwide with the learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. British Council is the UK's international organization for educational opportunity and cultural relations and is represented in 109 countries worldwide. Please contact ielts@britishcouncil.org for further information.

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