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English language proficiency test for migration
If you are planning to migrate to an English speaking country, immigration authorities may ask you to provide evidence of your English language ability. IELTS is accepted as proof of English language proficiency for study, work and migration in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
IELTS is the world’s number one English proficiency test when it comes to migration. No other English test is accepted as much as IELTS. It's recognised by more than 11,500 organisations, including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in 140 countries around the world.
From maximising your chances of success on your immigration application to helping you achieve your career goals, your IELTS result will bring you one step closer to your migration goals. As always, we're here to help you get the score you need.
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IELTS for New Zealand Visas
For migration to New Zealand, you may need to show that you understand the English language. So, to prove this, Immigration New Zealand
can ask you to show that you’ve done an official language test, like IELTS. You may also have to show that in the 2 years before you apply you have gained the minimum scores needed for your visa.
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Why test takers choose IELTS
Computer-delivered or paper-based. Academic or General Training. With IELTS, you choose how you take your test.
IELTS is also accepted as proof of English language proficiency for study, work and migration in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. By choosing IELTS, you will establish yourselves with an English language test that sets you up to succeed from day one in your study, work and migration goals
Over 11,500 organisations around the world trust IELTS as a genuine standard of English language skills. These organisations include universities, employers, immigration departments and professional bodies.
Flexibility, global acceptability and personalised preparation support are just a few reasons that IELTS is the clear choice for test takers worldwide.
The IELTS General Training test is unique in that it assesses proficiency in everyday English, as opposed to academic English tested by other test providers. This makes it easier for those aspiring migrants who may not have had extensive exposure to an academic setting.
Many countries award the same number of points for a superior IELTS score as they would for eight years of skilled employment or a four-year doctorate program.
IELTS Prepare by IDP gives you access to a range of preparation materials at your fingertips: from practice tests, videos and articles, to expert assessments, online courses, webinars and more.
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How will the IELTS Masterclass help you?
Join us online or face-to-face at a free IELTS Masterclass near you. Presented by an IELTS expert, the free IELTS Masterclass will help you:
- Improve your skills in IELTS Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking
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