Countries That Accept IELTS
🇦🇺 Australia
All universities and the Department of Home Affairs for immigration
🇨🇦 Canada
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and all universities
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and all universities
🇺🇸 United States
Over 3,400 institutions including Ivy League universities
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand and all educational institutions
🌍 140+ Countries
Including Singapore, Hong Kong, South Africa, and European nations
Why IELTS is the Preferred Choice
Global Recognition
Accepted by 12,000+ organizations worldwide including top universities, employers, and immigration authorities.
Human Interaction
Speaking test is conducted face-to-face with a certified examiner, providing a more natural and fair assessment.
Flexible Scheduling
Available 48 times a year with test centers in over 140 countries. Choose from Academic or General Training modules.
Trusted & Secure
Jointly owned by British Council, IDP, and Cambridge Assessment English with rigorous security measures.
IELTS Test Format
Listening
30 minutes + 10 minutes transfer time
4 sections with 40 questions testing various listening skills including conversations and monologues.
Reading
60 minutes
3 reading passages with 40 questions. Academic has academic texts; General has everyday materials.
Writing
60 minutes
2 tasks: Task 1 (150 words) - graphs/letters; Task 2 (250 words) - essay on given topic.
Speaking
11-14 minutes
Face-to-face interview with 3 parts: introduction, cue card topic, and discussion.
Understanding IELTS Band Scores
Band 1-3
Non-user to Extremely Limited User
Band 4-5
Limited to Modest User
Band 6-7
Competent to Good User
Band 8-9
Very Good to Expert User
Required Band Scores by Purpose
Immigration Requirements
🇨🇦 Canada (Express Entry)
Minimum: Band 6.0 overall
Competitive: Band 8.0+ overall
Higher scores = more points in Express Entry system
🇦🇺 Australia (PR)
Minimum: Band 6.0 overall
Competitive: Band 7.0+ overall
Points system rewards higher band scores
🇬🇧 UK (Various Visas)
Student: Band 5.5-6.5
Work: Band 6.0-7.0
Depends on visa type and pathway
🇳🇿 New Zealand
Minimum: Band 6.5 overall
Each skill: Band 6.0+
For skilled migrant and work visas
Academic Requirements
🎓 Undergraduate
Typical: Band 6.0-6.5
Top Universities: Band 7.0+
Varies by institution and program
🎓 Postgraduate
Typical: Band 6.5-7.0
Top Universities: Band 7.5+
Higher requirements for competitive programs
📚 Foundation/Pathway
Typical: Band 5.0-5.5
Direct Entry: Band 6.0+
Bridge programs for university entry
🔬 PhD/Research
Minimum: Band 7.0
Preferred: Band 7.5+
Research programs require higher proficiency
