IELTS English Language Test

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency.

IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge English Assessments (Cambridge English). IELTS is recognised by over 11,000 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 test by many of them.

What is IELTS?

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting over 3 million tests in the last year, IELTS is the world’s most popular English testing system.

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. Please check which module and score you need with your chosen university, employer or migration body.

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.

Where and when can I take IELTS?

In Sweden you can take IELTS at Folkuniversitetet in MalmöLundStockholm or Gothenburg: there are several dates each term. Results will be issued 13 days after the paper based test and 3 to 5 days after the computer delivered test.

IELTS registration Stockholm

IELTS registration Malmö or Lund

Are you planning to study abroad?

You may be interested in the Global Study Awards. Find further information here.