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IELTS
An English language test accepted by universities and employers worldwide.
- Who sits it
- Anyone needing proof of English for study, work or a visa.
- When it happens
- Whenever you need it — results are valid for two years.
- Preparation time
- 4 to 12 weeks depending on your starting level.
- How often
- Test dates most weeks.
- Cost
- Around 230–270 EUR.
What the exam is like
Listening, reading, writing and speaking, with a face-to-face or video speaking test.
Stage by stage
1
Choose Academic or General Training
2
Book a test date
3
Sit listening, reading and writing
4
Sit the speaking interview
How the mark is used
Band score 0–9. Most universities ask for 6.0–7.0 overall.
Careers that need it
No careers are linked to this exam yet.