IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English language test. More than 2.9 million IELTS tests are taken each year.
Taking IELTS opens doors – it can help you live, study and work around the world. More than 10,000 organisations in 140 countries accept IELTS, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies
IELTS assesses all of your English skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is designed to reflect how you will use English at study, at work, and at play, in your new life abroad.
If you are applying for a visa to stay in the UK, IELTS is on the UK Home Office’s list of approved secure English Language Tests. You can find more information in our IELTS for UK Visa and Immigration section.
IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment.
Find out more about IELTS
Why take IELTS with the British Council?
We’ll make sure that it is the best experience for you when you take the IELTS, the world’s most popular English test for higher education and global migration.
Test dates, fees and locations
The British Council offers IELTS tests throughout India. We offer exams in 42 locations. These dates are, announced at the beginning of each year.
IELTS registration
You can register for IELTS quickly and easily through our Online Registration Service.
Courses and resources
Prepare for your IELTS test with free resources from British Council. Our expertise can help you get ready for IELTS wherever you are in the world.
Your results
We understand that getting your results is important for you. We know you need these quickly, We ensure that we give you the score that correctly reflects your performance.
Study abroad with IELTS
The international English language testing system (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.
Candidate area
The Candidate area enables you to access your information online.
IELTS Security Alert
IELTS has a number of measures in place to ensure the security of test results and safeguard against the falsification of results.
Terms and conditions
The IELTS terms and conditions contain important information. Make sure you read and accept them when you register for the test.
