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Over 6000 education institutions, government agencies and professional organisations throughout the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. For instance IELTS is:

The primary English language entry requirement for UK, Australia and New Zealand
Increasing in recognition in the USA and Canada with well over 2000 institutions accepting IELTS
Increasing in recognition throughout Europe, especially in an increasing number of countries providing courses taught in English, including Germany, Holland, Belgium

Visit us at www.britishcouncil.org/takeielts to find out more about IELTS, to find your nearest test centre and to find out which organisations recognise IELTS scores.

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