IELTS - International English Language Testing System Training Program Preston University
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    What is IELTS?

    IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting 1.4 million tests globally, IELTS is the world’s most popular English testing system.

    Which organizations accept IELTS?

    IELTS is accepted by more than 6,000 organizations worldwide. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies, and multinational companies.

    Who owns IELTS and who writes the test?

    IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) and is offered through more than 500 locations in 120 countries. International teams of writers contribute to IELTS test materials. Ongoing research ensures that IELTS remains fair and unbiased. Test writers from different English-speaking countries develop IELTS content so it reflects real-life situations.

    Why are there two versions of the test?

    IELTS has two versions – Academic and General Training. The Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The General Training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.

    Which version should I do?

    Read the explanation of the Academic and General Training tests, then contact the organization or institution to which you are applying to find out what it requires. Note that you must know which version to take when you complete the IELTS application form.

    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About Preston University

    Preston University offers degree programs which provide students with the opportunity to obtain a top-quality education in an environment engineered to foster the skills, knowledge, behaviors, and predispositions which will yield significant dividends to its graduates and the societies in which they are prepared to serve. In short, we strive to prepare our students for three essential facets of life: What they are expected to KNOW, THINK ABOUT, and BE ABLE TO DO by the time of graduation and beyond.

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