First, more than 10,000 organizations globally trust IELTS, so when you take the test you can be confident that it is recognized by educational institutions, employers, governments and professional bodies around the world.
Second, as one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing 30 years ago, IELTS continues to set the standard for English language testing today. For instance, Governments in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom use IELTS to process immigration applications.
Organizations that recognize IELTS
IELTS is accepted by over 10,000 organizations in more than 140 countries. For example, universities, schools, colleges and training organizations government departments and immigration authorities professional and industry associations multinational companies and employers accept IELTS. Additionally, you can find information for candidates here
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