The IELTS test, known as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), is administered by the University of Cambridge Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Group. IELTS is a test of the ability to communicate in English in four categories: listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is an English language proficiency test for people who intend to study, immigrate or work in a country or region where English is the language of communication. Each year, more than 2.5 million people worldwide take the IELTS test in 140 countries and territories. IELTS has become the global leader in English language assessment. It is recognized by over 9,000 institutions worldwide. Whether you want to study abroad, immigrate, get a job, or test your English; whether you want to go to the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or the Netherlands, France, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.; you only need one English test – the IELTS test.
Before registering for the IELTS test, you need to be clear about the purpose of taking the test in order to register for the appropriate category. There are two types of IELTS exams, the first is the Academic category (Category A), which is used by students who need to apply to study abroad. The other is the training category (G), which is designed for people who plan to work or immigrate in an English-speaking country.