What is IELTS? 

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration with more than 2.9 million tests taken in the past year.
The IELTS results are recognized by more than 11,000 organizations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 145* countries around the world.

The test content for IELTS is developed by an international team of experts and undergoes extensive research to ensure the test remains fair and unbiased for any candidate regardless of nationality, background, gender, lifestyle or location.

You can take IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training, depending on the organization you are applying to and your plans for the future. If you are planning to study or move to the UK, you will need to take an IELTS test approved by the UK Visa and Immigration authority known as IELTS for UKVI.

IELTS test format

IELTS is a test of all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You will take the Listening, Reading and Writing tests all on the same day one after the other, with no breaks in between. Depending on your test center, your Speaking test may be on the same day as the other three tests, or up to seven days before or after that. The total test time is under three hours.
Read more about the IELTS test format.

Why is the IELTS format fairer for you?

You deserve a fair chance to do your best. That’s why, unlike other tests, IELTS gives you a quiet room for an individual Speaking test with no distractions or interruptions.

IELTS also recognizes that people have different approaches to answering questions. For example, with IELTS you can answer questions within the Reading test or within the Writing test in the order that suits you. You can also make changes to your Reading answers during the hour of the Reading test and adjust your Writing responses during the hour of the Writing test.

Why choose IELTS?

It is the test for study − thousands of the world’s most reputable universities and colleges will accept your IELTS results as evidence of your English language proficiency.

It is the test for professionals − professional registration bodies in many fields worldwide will accept an IELTS result. From accounting, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, to teaching bodies.
After completing your studies, you may need to take the test in order to gain professional registration in an English-speaking country. If you choose IELTS as the test for applying to a university, you will be familiar with the IELTS test format when you sit it again for professional registration.

It is the test for migration – IELTS scores are required by governments in more countries than any other English language test as a requirement for permanent residency. The governments of the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand accept IELTS results.

It’s the test that’s fairer to you – did you know that IELTS is the only high-stakes English language test where your Speaking test is one-on-one with an examiner in a private room where you will not be interrupted by other test takers? There are no computers, no technical problems and no distractions.

* https://www.ieltsessentials.com/global/testinformation/whoacceptsielts

Find out more IELTS Information

• IELTS
• Why Take IELTS With IDP
• Computer-delivered IELTS
• Academic Reading and Writing Tests
• General Reading and Writing Tests
• Listening Practice Tests
• IDP IELTS Workshop
• Free Coaching Clinic
• Listening Test
• Reading Test
• Speaking Test
• IELTS Writing Test 1 and 2
• IELTS FAQ
• Speaking Test Sample Questions
• Test Results

IELTS Test Location in Indonesia

• IELTS Online Test Registration
• IELTS Bali
• IELTS Bandung
• IELTS Jakarta
• IELTS Makassar
• IELTS Medan
• IELTS Semarang
• IELTS Yogyakarta

How to Prepare for IELTS

• Prepare For IELTS
• About IELTS Scoring System
• Sample Test
• IELTS Test Fee
• Test Format
• Test Tips
• Test Types
• Support