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 “IELTS gave me
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it was the
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over 10,000 organisations in
over 140 countries worldwide
WHAT IS IELTS? WHO ACCEPTS IELTS?
IELTS is the International English Language Testing
System, the world's most popular English language
proficiency test for higher education and global migration
with over 2.9 million tests taken in the last year. Take IELTS
with the British Council to get started on your journey to an
international education or career. Over 3,000 institutions in the USA Accepted by the Citizenship and
accept IELTS Immigration Canada (CIC) and by
universities and colleges across Canada

Accepted for study, Recognised by institutions in

IELTS assesses four basic English Over 2.9 million IELTS tests work and emigration to the UK New Zealand, Germany and
language skills – reading, writing, taken in 2016 many other countries
listening and speaking
Accepted by over 900 institutions
in Australia
The IELTS speaking test is a
Over 1,100 British Council test
face-to-face conversation with a
real person centres worldwide

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get a wide range of free preparatory
materials for IELTS IELTS is the world’s most The worldwide availability of IELTS
makes it an attractive option.
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We are pleased with the response
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global migration London School of Economics, UK
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and
educational opportunities with long-standing experience in delivering high-quality
exams and thoroughly researched assessment and training content, that help empower
individuals and organisations worldwide.

To see a full list of universities and organisations that accept your IELTS score, visit takeielts.britishcouncil.org
THE BRITISH COUNCIL
ADVANTAGE
With over 75 years of experience in teaching and testing English, the
British Council has helped countless individuals gain English language
qualifications, enabling them to make the most of life's opportunities.
Experienced, professional and
well-trained staff to guide you through
every step of your IELTS journey
Carefully selected venues
that meet global standards
Special arrangements are made
for test takers with special needs,
ensuring that everyone has optimum
conditions to take their exams
CHOOSE
How to choose the right IELTS test?
To decide which test you should take, you are advised to check with the institution you are applying to
IELTS To study below degree level; work
IELTS To study at a university, or to
General or undertake work-related
Academic join a professional organisation
Training training, or to emigrate
Tests available up to 48 times a year
and in over 40 cities across India,
so you can take the test at a time and
IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration
location that's convenient for you
IELTS is the leading test of English for UK Visas and Immigration. It is approved by the UK Home Office and is
accepted by all British universities and colleges.
IELTS for UK Visas An IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) score can be used to prove your
and Immigration English language abilities in support of a UKVI application
An opportunity to win the prestigious
British Council IELTS Award
An IELTS Life Skills score can be used to prove your English listening and
IELTS Life Skills
speaking abilities in support of an application for a UK family visa or settlement
For the family of a Indefinite leave to remain
IELTS Life Skills A1 settled person IELTS Life Skills B1 (to settle), or citizenship
Get prompt replies to all your
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IELTS for UKVI (Academic) can now be taken via a computer on selected dates throughout the year
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BOOK PREPARE

Register online for IELTS The British Council gives you access to an array of world-class resources
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Registering for IELTS with the British Council is
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IELTS is an important part of your application
process to study abroad, so we recommend
that you book your test date early
"I like the fact that the test was
partly written and partly spoken.
It was one step towards getting
into where I wanted to."
- Sindhu Thirumalaisamy
(University of California, San Diego,
USA)
To book your test, visit britishcouncil.in/ielts
online course (MOOC*), and get familiar
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Visit the websites below to learn more about our
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britishcouncil.in/ielts/courses-resources
takeielts.org
futurelearn.com
britishcouncil.in/english/learn-online
facebook.com/IELTS.BritishCouncilIndia
youtube.com/BCIELTS

Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is a free web-based distance learning program
Please make only online payments for IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration. that is designed for the participation of large numbers of geographically dispersed students.
RESULT START YOUR SUCCESS
STORY WITH IELTS
Wherever you are in the world, and wherever you want to go,
IELTS can help you get there. Planning for an international career can be a difficult task.
Use this simple guide as a checklist for your preparation.

Your IELTS test score is trusted and accepted by over 10,000 organisations, including universities,
professional bodies, employers and migration authorities, across the world.
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IELTS Academic and IELTS General

Your score is reported on a 9-band scale*
Training results are provided in 13 days 2 3
1
Book your test
Choose the Take IELTS and 4
with the British Council
institution/organisation and start preparing receive your results Complete all your
you want to apply to for your test within 13 days application formalities
You can send your scores to up to 5 universities** for free when you take IELTS with the British Council

*Starting from a Non-user (represented by a band-score of 1), through to an Expert (represented by a band-score of 9).
**Refer to our website britishcouncil.in/ielts for more information.

IELTS Life Skills test results are normally available within seven days of your test.

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