If you would like to know more details about IELTS, you may also visit British Council’s website.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a test that measures the language ability of students who want to study overseas. The test will consist of four different papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking with scores ranking from 1 to 9.
If you are going to study in the UK, you may need
- An Academic IELTS or
- An Academic IELTS for UKVI
to satisfy visa application or course entry requirements. These requirements will depend on the course and the type of institution for which you are applying.