雅思相关疑问解答：考雅思的用途

The world speaks IELTS

Educational institutions, along with employers and government immigration agencies, require proof of English language skills as part of their recruitment or admittance procedures. Increasingly, these organisations are choosing IELTS.

Worldwide recognition for study, work and immigration

IELTS is owned by Cambridge ESOL, the British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. Over 1.4 million people a year use IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. IELTS is recognised by more than 6,000 organisations worldwide.

Widely available

The tests are available in more than 130 countries in over 800 locations, with test dates available up to four times a month.

Fit for purpose

The IELTS test comes in two modules:

• Academic – this module is for people wishing to study in English at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration
• General Training – this module is for people wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study in English at below degree level.

Candidates are tested in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests. There is a choice between Academic and General Training in the Reading and Writing tests.

Meaningful result

The IELTS scoring system is recognised globally, giving you a truly international result. Test takers receive a score of 0–9, with 0 being for those who did not attempt the test, and 9 being for the most proficient users. Most universities accept scores between 6–7 as being suitable for undergraduate study in English.

Reliable, secure test

The IELTS 9-band score system grades scores consistently. It is secure, benchmarked and understood worldwide. Test materials are designed carefully so that every version of the test is of a comparable level of difficulty.