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Recognition and Acceptance

IELTS is the world's proven English language test.

Thousands of educational institutions, government agencies and professional organizations throughout the world recognize IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English.

Educational Institutions

IELTS is the preferred choice of educational institutions in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Ireland and has gained full recognition in Canada . IELTS is also recognized and accepted increasingly by institutions of higher education in the United States of America .

Immigration Authorities

IELTS is recognized as an English language requirement by a number of immigration authorities including New Zealand Immigration Services, Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

Professional Bodies

Many professional bodies in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and the United States of America accept IELTS including the General Medical Council, Midwifery Council of the UK, General Dental Council (UK), Australian Medical Council, Australian Teaching Registration Boards, Registered Nurses Association of British Columbia, Ontario College of Teachers, College of Nurses of Ontario, Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools of the USA.

The Workplace

Many workplaces such as airlines, banks, government departments are now using IELTS to assess the English language proficiency of their employees.

For more information on Global Recognition System, visit:
http://bandscore.ielts.org/