IELTS Explained

IELTS: International English Language Testing System is an exam prepared to measure the English language level of candidates who want to study or work in environments where English is valid.

IELTS is a language test developed jointly by the British Council (BC), the University of Cambridge English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and the International Development Program of Australian Universities (IDP).

IELTS Australia, Canada, New Zealand, England, is recognized by universities and employers in many countries such as America and Turkey. The IELTS Exam has two module options, Academic and General.

The General Training module is generally preferred for immigration applications. Academic module is preferred for application to education institutions, and generally the acceptable grade is 6.0 and above. Make sure to ask the requiring institution which module you should take.

The IELTS Exam is held in three formats: paper, computer and online.

Who is IELTS Required for?

Those who want to be exempted from the English preparatory classes of universities can benefit from this exam.

Those who want to apply for a master's or doctorate programs at universities can benefit from this exam. Some universities in Turkey, are accepting IELTS. Candidates should find out which grade the relevant university accepts.

Those who want to apply to undergraduate or graduate programs of universities abroad, especially in the United States and England, can benefit from this exam.

Some companies also ask their employees to take the test for various reasons. (Turkish Airlines, Yapi Kredi Bank, Anadolu Sigorta, Akbank as Turkey Business Bank).

Those who wish to apply for immigration or employment to various countries can benefit from this exam.

Which Institutions Accept the IELTS Exam?

IELTS is accepted for university applications in many countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United States of America and the UK. In the United States, more than 1400 universities and institutions accept the IELTS exam. You can use the website www.ielts.org to see the full list. IELTS offers service and quality for those who want to study or work in America. IELTS provides 48 tests a year at 300 test application centers in 120 countries around the world. Those who take the test once can try their luck again on the next test. Outside the United States, English-speaking educational and professional institutions, including the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand and immigration offices, accept IELTS.