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Seven reasons why IELTS is No. 1
- Accepted - for study, work and migration in
more countries than any other test. Who
accepts IELTS?
- Respected – IELTS is co-owned and was
co-created by a global partnership of education and language
experts: the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL).
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- Accessible – 48 test dates per year at over
200 test locations worldwide. Find a test
centre near you.
- Fair – the test that gives you a better chance
to do your best. Unlike other tests, IELTS gives you a quiet
room for the Speaking test with
no distractions or interruptions. Your speaking skills will
be carefully assessed by a highly qualified examiner – we don’t
rely on computers to judge your performance.
- Fast – total test time is under 3 hours and
you get your results after just 13 days. Read more about the test format.
- Relevant – IELTS prepares you for study and
work overseas. See what other test takers
think.
- International – IELTS accepts British and
American spellings and includes questions that are fair to
everyone.