IELTS

IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) and delivered through more than 500 locations in over 130 countries.

What is IELTS?

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting 1.4 million tests globally, IELTS is the world’s most popular English testing system.

IELTS tests are held in over 500 centres.

You can choose from two types of IELTS test: Academic or General Training, depending on whether you want to study, work or migrate. Both modules are made up of four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules but different Reading and Writing modules.

Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed in one day. Depending on your test centre, the Speaking test may be offered on the same day or up to a week before or after the other parts.

Recognition

IELTS is recognised by over 6,000 organisations world-wide including educational institutions, professional bodies, employers, government agencies and immigration authorities. IELTS is accepted by nearly 3,500 institutions in the USA and is the preferred English language tests by many of them.

Where and when can I take IELTS?

There are 500 centres worldwide. In Sweden you can take IELTS at Folkuniversitetet in Lund, Stockholm or Gothenburg: there are several dates each term. Results will be issued 13 days after the test.

IELTS ORS - Online Registration System