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Title: IELTS Post by: Vatsal on October 12, 2006, 06:25:37 PM IELTS
IELTS is International English Language Testing System . International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP Education Australia. Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module: * The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education. * The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, by an increasing number of academic institutions in the USA, and by various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for migration to Canada.IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills ? listening, reading, writing and speaking ? for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. Over 3800 educational institutions, government agencies and professional organisations across 120 countries around the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. With over 500,000 tests taken every year, IELTS is one of the fastest growing English language tests in the world, and sets the standard in integrity, research and innovation.IELTS is the English test you have to take before applying to enter many universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. IELTS is also now accepted by more than 200 universities in the USA. There are around 300 test centres worldwide. The number of candidates has grown from about 100,000 in 1999 to about half a million in 2003. The top three locations in which candidates took the test in 2003 were Mainland China, India and the United Kingdom for the Academic Category, and India, Mainland China and Australia for the General Training Category. There are up to 48 test dates available per year. Each test centre offers tests up to four times a month depending on local demand. |