Accepted for Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK

IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency for study, work and migration in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, as well as for study and work in the USA.

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Each country sets its own IELTS requirements. For up-to-date information, please visit the relevant government websites.

Australia

IELTS is accepted for many visa categories, as well as for permanent residency in Australia. It is also a requirement for some Australian professional organisations and accrediting bodies.

Achieve your dream to go to Australia with IELTS

To gain an Australian visa, you will need to demonstrate your English abilities to the Department of Home Affairs.

IELTS is one of the world’s most popular high-stakes English language tests, with over 3 million tests taken in the past year.  And it’s the English test of choice for educational organisations, professional associations and employers across Australia. In fact, all universities and colleges in Australia accept IELTS, as well as all professional associations that have set minimum language requirements for professional registration.

What score do you need?

The IELTS score you need depends on the requirements of your visa, and the organisation where you plan to study or work.

Find out who accepts IELTS and check the score required.

IELTS assesses your English proficiency on a scale from 1–9 in four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You have a choice of two test versions – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training – depending on the requirements set by the organisation where you plan to work or study.

Computer-delivered IELTS in Australia

IELTS – the world’s most popular test of English for higher education and global migration, is continually seeking to make enhancements to improve our customers’ and stakeholders’ test experience.
In 2016 IELTS introduced a computer-delivered version of IELTS in 20 countries for customers requiring a visa to support their application to come to the UK to visit, study or work. Having built on our experience we are now making computer-delivered IELTS more broadly available commencing in Australia in December 2017.

This new format offers our customers more choice – now they can choose the format and time to take IELTS that best works for them. Test takers who choose the computer-delivered option will take their Listening, Reading and Writing sections using a computer. The Speaking test will remain face-to-face, as we believe it is the most effective way of assessing speaking skills and prompts a more realistic performance from test takers. 
 

Canada

If you are applying for a work visa, professional recognition or for permanent residency in Canada, it is likely that you will be required to present evidence of English language proficiency. IELTS General Training is the only internationally available English proficiency test accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for immigration to Canada.

Open doors to Canada with IELTS

To gain a Canadian visa, you will need to demonstrate your English abilities to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). 
 
IELTS is one of the world’s most popular high-stakes English language tests, with  over 3 million tests taken in the past year.  And it’s the English test of choice for educational organisations, professional associations and employers across Canada. In fact, all universities and colleges in Canada accept IELTS, as well as all professional associations that have set minimum language requirements for professional registration.

New Zealand

The New Zealand government asks for IELTS as evidence of English language proficiency for many visas, including those within the Skilled Migrant, Investor and Entrepreneur, Residence from Work and Parent categories. Your journey to New Zealand begins with IELTS

Your journey to New Zealand begins with IELTS

IELTS is a high stakes English test for anyone looking to live, work or study in New Zealand. Immigration New Zealand accepts IELTS as evidence of your English abilities for your visa application.

With IELTS you can be confident that you are taking a test that is trusted by institutions and organisations throughout New Zealand. In fact, all universities, colleges and professional associations in New Zealand that have set minimum language requirements to accept IELTS.

UK

Evidence of English language ability is a requirement for those applying to settle permanently in the UK (also known as applying for ‘leave to remain’ or ‘long residence’).Live, work and study in the UK with IELTS

IELTS tests for UK Visas and Immigration

IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training and IELTS Life Skills are accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as proof of English proficiency for those wishing to live, work and study in the UK.
  
IELTS tests for UK Visas and Immigration are managed by the IELTS partners, which comprises The British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.

Find out more about IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) and IELTS Life Skills.

IELTS for a Tier 4 Student Visa (without a presessional)

If you are applying for a Tier 4 Student Visa to enter directly onto a bachelor or postgraduate degree at a university that is a Tier 4 Sponsor, you must meet the English language level set by the institution. All British universities and colleges accept IELTS results. Tier 4 Student Visa applicants can apply to the UK universities listed here with an IELTS result from more than 1,200 IELTS test locations worldwide. Please note that some institutions may have additional requirements.

IELTS for UKVI (Academic) delivered on computer 

A limited number of test centres in the following countries offer the IELTS for UKVI (Academic) on computer:  

• China
• Hong Kong
• UK (Edinburgh, Manchester and Cambridge)
• India
• Malaysia
• Japan
• Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
• Nigeria (Lagos)
• Pakistan (Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi)
• Thailand
• Philippines
• Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
• Russia (Moscow)
• Turkey (Istanbul)
• Saudi Arabia (Riyadh)

What score do you need?

The IELTS score you need depends on the requirements of your visa, and the organisation where you plan to study or work.

Find out who accepts IELTS and check the score required.

IELTS assesses your English proficiency on a scale from 1–9 in four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You have a choice of two tests – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training – depending on the requirements set by the organisation where you plan to work or study.

Find a test date

You can take an IELTS test in nearly 50 locations across Australia. There is a test centre in each state capital city and in many regional cities. IELTS tests are available on Thursdays and Saturdays up to four times per month, 48 times per year – and test dates are available up to a year in advance.

Prepare for your test 

Preparing for your test is an important part of the process. Take advantage of our free resources to help you improve your language and communication skills. Download the Information for Candidates booklet (PDF, 1,021KB) and check out the sample test questions online.

You can also order Official IELTS Practice Materials which include samples of past Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests, complete with sample answers and examiner comments. You can also purchase practice materials from local test centres.

Are you a native English speaker?

Native English speakers are also strongly advised to prepare for the IELTS test. It is easy to feel overconfident about the test when you have been using English all your life. But, if you want to achieve the best possible score for your test, you need to familiarise yourself with the test format. You can also access preparation materials to ensure you are ready for test day.