IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the worldâ??s proven English language test. IELTS is one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing for over 25 years ago, and continues to set the standard for English language testing today. IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by over 10,000 organisations worldwide. Last year, more than 2.9 million tests were taken globally. IELTS is recognised as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation. IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment through more than 1,100 test centres and locations in over 140 countries. Please note that listening, reading, writing (LRW) tests shall take place on the same day while the speaking tests will be conducted upto 7 days prior and/or post the test date. It may be possible that your nearest IELTS test location may not offer the same date as another IELTS test city location.