IELTS assesses a test taker’s English language proficiency across four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Delivered on either a computer or paper, IELTS is the only high-stakes language test recognized for migration across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Results use a 0-9 band scale, are valid for two years, and are crucial for university admissions, professional registration, and immigration in English-speaking countries.

The IELTS test can now be done on a computer and also done at home if wished. These options may not yet be available in all test centers so check with your local test center what your options are. All full IELTS test have the same format, level and marking – there’s no distinction.