The world's most trusted English test; If you're looking to emigrate, an IELTS test score will put you on the right path to getting your visa. Score requirements are different from country to country and may depend on the visa that you are applying for. Let's take a closer look:
Australia
Do you want to live in Australia?
To study or work in Australia you need an Australian visa. You may need to prove that your English language skills meet the requirements either set by the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) or by an employer or educational institution.
Canada
Do you want to live in Canada?
In order to get a Canadian visa, you need to prove that your English language skills meet the requirements set by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). With an IELTS score you have a trusted way to show you meet those requirements.
New Zealand
Do you want to live in New Zealand?
IELTS gets you closer to your dream of living, working or studying in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand accepts IELTS results as evidence of your English abilities for your visa application.
United Kingdom
Do you want to live in the United Kingdom?
IELTS tests are accepted by the UKVI as proof of English proficiency for those wishing to live, work, or study in the UK.
- IELTS tests for UK Visas and Immigration must be taken in person at an official IELTS test centre.
- Make sure that the test centre you book with offers IELTS UKVI (Academic), IELTS UKVI (General Training) and IELTS Life Skills testing. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires an additional layer of security when taking IELTS tests.
United States of America
Start your future in the US with IELTS.
If you are applying for college or for employment in the USA you may need to prove your level of English. With an IELTS score you have a trusted way to show you meet those requirements.
Take your first step with IELTS
Over 3 million IELTS tests are taken every year because people know that IELTS can help them achieve their goals.
IELTS is the English test of choice for educational organisations, professional associations, and employers across the US. In fact, more than 3400 institutions accept our tests, including boarding schools, associate, undergraduate, graduate, professional, and law programs.
It's not just America – IELTS is accepted by governments, educational institutions, and employers across the globe.