What is IELTS?

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) assesses the ability to study or train in English. Click here for more information.

Registration

Find out about examination dates, fees, and how to register for IELTS. Click here.

On test day

Find out more about IELTS Candidate Identity Verification on test day

Special Arrangements

Candidates with visual, hearing, learning and other difficulties can apply for special arrangements for the course of the exam. For more information click here.

IELTS Results

How is IELTS assessed? When are the results and certificates available? See answers to these and other questions by clicking here.

Preparation materials

• 30-hours free online preparation.
• IELTS speaking videos
• IELTS preparation course at the British Council
• Textbooks for IELTS preparation

Recognition of IELTS test

IELTS is the world’s proven test. It is recognized by thousands of organizations in over 135 countries. Start your journey to international study or employment with an IELTS score.

• Recognition worldwide – the IELTS Global Recognition system can tell you exactly which organizations accept IELTS and the scores they require
• Recognition in the Czech republic – which universities accept IELTS and other cambridge exams? Find out by clicking here.

FAQs

Have a look at frequently asked questions about IELTS here.

HOW DO THE IELTS SCORES COMPARE WITH CAMBRIDGE EXAMS AND WITH THE COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK LEVELS?

The chart below illustrates how the IELTS band scores compare
with the Common European Framework (CEF) levels and other University of Cambridge exams.

Please note that the IELTS scores referred to in the table are
the overall scores and not the individual module scores.

IELTS
band score Corresponding
CEF level Corresponding
Cambridge exam
8.5 / 9.0 C2 CPE
7.0 / 8.0 C1 CAE
5.5 / 6.5 B2 FCE
4.0 / 5.0 B1 PET