IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an entrance for non-native aspirants for studying in countries where the medium of instruction is English. The allied scores are accepted across universities in Australia, UK, New Zealand and Canada. IELTS is a mandatory test for studying in Australia as TOEFL is not accepted in this English speaking country. And therefore students are not granted an Australian student visa without an IELTS score. Otherwise, other universities require candidates to take TOEFL or IELTS. However, IELTS is not accepted by most universities in USA.

IELTS is an English language assessment test which conducted for students seeking international education, professional recognition, bench-marking to international standards and global mobility. IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of British Council, IDP, IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. IELTS tests the English language skills which are encountered by them while studying or training in the medium of English. All students take the same listening and speaking modules. However, there is this alternative of either academic or general training reading or writing modules.

Academic course is ideal for students who are planning to pursue higher education study and General Training is ideal for candidates who are preparing to undertake non-academic training or work experience or for immigration purposes. IELTS is accepted by professional organizations that include New Zealand Immigration Service, the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, the Australian Medical Council, the UK General Medical Council and the UK Ministry of Defense.