IELTS (The International English Language Testing System) is a test of English language for non-native English speaker. It is jointly managed by Cambridge English Language Assessment, the British Council and IDP Education Pvt Ltd.
There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:
- The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.
- The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
