Introduction
International English Language Testing System currently known as IELTS, is Conducted by British Council and IDP Education Ltd. IELTS is designed to test the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. Over 3 million tests are taken each year.
Eligibility
There is no minimum IELTS Eligibility criteria for taking IELTS test. Any person who wishes to pursue education or work opportunities in English speaking countries can apply for the IELTS test. According to the test pattern of IELTS, the test is conducted in two versions
- IELTS Academic scores are accepted by universities or institutions of higher and further education in English-speaking countries.
- Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of the academic test. IELTS Academic may also be a requirement to join a professional organization in an English-speaking country.
- As such, it is important that candidates fulfill the eligibility criteria of IELTS in such cases. For example, many top universities score of over 7 bands as IELTS eligibility criteria.
- The IELTS General Training format measures a candidate’s general survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.
- It is typically those who are going to English-speaking countries to get a secondary education, work experience or engage in training programs who register for IELTS and have to fulfill the organization's eligibility criteria. People migrating to Australia, Canada, and New Zealand must sit for the General Training test.
- However, a candidate is required to check the other required eligibility criteria for the organization or institution he/she wishes to be associated with. The aspirant should also be informed about the selection procedure of their respective institutes at the time of registration.
- The IELTS Test scores are accepted by institutions and organizations only after a candidate fulfills the other Eligibility criteria set by them.
The eligibility for IELTS exam is
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✦ IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.
✦ It is eligible for the student.
✦ Students who are applying to study in UK, Australia, Canada, US, and New Zealand.
✦ People planning to emigrate to Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
✦ The minimum education qualification is 10+2.
✦ Candidates from any discipline who wish to study in an English-speaking country can take this test