Why choose IELTS?
Ready to study, work or live abroad? IELTS has been helping people like you achieve their dreams for over 35 years. Now it’s your turn to succeed with IELTS.
Recognised globally, respected everywhere
IELTS is the world’s most popular English test for higher education and moving abroad. Find out more about the exam's benefits.
The test that takes you anywhere
IELTS is accepted by over 13,500 educational institutions, employers, professional organisations and governments around the world. Whether you want to join your dream study programme or pursue your career ambitions, IELTS gives you more options.
Resit one skill, not the whole test
Improve your score in one part of the IELTS test without taking the whole test again. With One Skill Retake, simply focus on the skill you need to improve and resit one section of the test.
Fast-track your future with quicker results delivery
When you’re making big decisions about your future, you don’t want a long wait for your English test results. Get the IELTS advantage and get faster results - you’ll typically receive your results in two days.
- Aekthada Chivakanit
- University of Nottingham graduate
How can IELTS help you?
IELTS helps with opening up exciting opportunities in work, study and life abroad. If you plan to study overseas, build a career, or move to an English-speaking country, then IELTS is the test for you.
Access higher education and prepare for study with the IELTS Academic test
Progress your career in an English-speaking country with the IELTS General Training test.
Meet UK visa requirements with Home Office-approved IELTS for UKVI tests
Make test day your success day
From arriving on test day to getting your results, we offer a friendly and professional test-day experience. Feel calm, confident and ready to succeed when you take IELTS with the British Council.
