About IELTS

IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. Every year, IELTS helps millions of people realise their dreams of working, studying or living abroad, or improving their opportunities at home

The test has been developed by experts to evaluate your English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking – and it’s trusted by organisations all over the world, from universities and immigration bodies to companies.

So the IELTS journey you start here at TU Center For International Examinations could take you almost anywhere.

There are two main types of IELTS test:
IELTS Academic
Tests the English skills you’ll need in a learning environment like a university or college.
IELTS General Training
Tests the everyday language skills that you use at work or while socialising.

IELTS is accepted globally
• 140 countries
• 11,000 organisations
• 3,400 in the USA alone

IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.

Please refer to a full list of recognising organisations on the IELTS website.

If you are not an EU or EFTA (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) citizen and you are applying for a visa to move to or remain in the UK, please read this important information about the IELTS test for UK Visa and Immigration purposes.

For further information on the IELTS test for UK Visas and Immigration, you can write to the British Council at ieltsukvi.estonia@britishcouncil.org

More information for candidates: Information for Candidates

IELTS Official Facebook page has also been launched: http://www.facebook.com/IELTSOfficial

More information about IELTS and preparation materials can be found on Take IELTS website: http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/

Road to IELTS also offers test preparation materials: https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/courses/road-ielts