IELTS Testimonials

We rely on IELTS for its timeliness of results

We are extremely satisfied with IELTS' reliability in communicating results within 13 days. This is extremely important for our candidates near application deadlines. The centre in Switzerland has even added additional testing dates in the past, near our deadlines, to accommodate the increasing number of students taking the IELTS, which is outstanding service. The possibility of downloading results at any time is an additional plus! Carvi Stucki, Senior Admissions Office – Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne

It's a good thing to have

We ask all our students to provide us with an IELTS score to enter our courses. We believe genuine students are happy to do so and we also tell students a current IELTS score is a good thing to have for university applications, too. Lesley Powell - Leeds City College, UK

IELTS' TRF service highlighted a fraudulent report

As part of our assessment processes all IELTS reports are verified using the online IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) Verification site. Access to this site has enabled us to ensure that that the IELTS results we receive are genuine.  Recently, we immediately refused, without further processing, two applications where the TRF verification website identified the IELTS report as fraudulent. The website is very user friendly and I would recommend it to anyone who assesses English ability using IELTS. Julianne O’Brien, Client Manager of the Skilled and Business Migration Program, Australian Capital Territory

IELTS helped with my special needs

I heard that British Council can arrange a special test for physically-challenged people and I applied for a lip-reading listening test. The application procedure was easy to follow, and the test was arranged with great care. I got a satisfactory score and I am more confident than ever before about studying abroad. Zhang Fang Jin

IELTS brought me great opportunities

I took IELTS and got an IELTS score 7.5. With IELTS high score, I stood out from 24 candidates for a jointly education PhD program set by the US Fulbright Program. The design of IELTS test is customised and can reflect the genuine English capability of test takers. My English skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing had been greatly improved when I prepared for IELTS. I really appreciated IELTS which brought me great opportunities and personal developments. Du Lanlan (Beijing, China), IELTS score: 7.5 – Admitted by Binghamton University

I took IELTS … and got a scholarship

I was hesitating whether to take IELTS or TOFEL. I heard of a piece of inspiring news that more than 1000 US institutions recognised IELTS and my favourite university was in the list. I made up my mind to sit IELTS. It took me two months to prepare for IELTS. I could not help crying when I saw my score was 7.0. IELTS gave me more confidence when applying for the university. In the end, two universities gave me offers and Pepperdine University gave me full scholarship. I persisted and I succeeded!

Tang Shaonan (Shanghai, China), IELTS score: 7.0 Admitted by Graziadio School of business, Pepperdine University

IELTS helped me immigrate to the USA

I took IELTS and got score 6.5 (speaking 7.0). With IELTS score, I got CGFNS (the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) and Visa Screen certificate, which paved the way for my immigration to US. Gu Liyun (China), IELTS score: 6.5

Easy registration and many test dates

The main reason why I chose IELTS is because IELTS measures the ability of four skills to communicate in English. Another reason is because IELTS registration procedure in China is very quick and convenient. Candidates have many test dates to choose. I took IELTS and got score 6.5 without taking any training courses. Finally I was admitted by PhD program of University of Georgia. It provided me US$10,000 assistantship. Cheng Xinying, IELTS score: 6.5 – Admitted by University of Georgia

IELTS meets our requirements for admission

We want to give students options for English language testing, and the IELTS exam meets all our requirements for admission. Paul Greene, Director International Admissions, Boston University

Testing the communication skills for academic work

We trust IELTS to give us a benchmark of English Language ability. Though we accept other English language tests, we assess them by comparing directly with the required IELTS score. IELTS candidates are well tested in the four main communication skills required for academic work. Hannah Wain, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, SAC – The Scottish Agricultural College

Reliable and valid

IELTS is such a reliable and valid test. The staff are a joy to work with. Andrew Bromley, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

Internationally recognised standard

IELTS provides a standard that is nationally and internationally recognised. University Lecturer, Australia

IELTS for professional requirements

Good communication between doctors and patients is essential to effective care and relationships of trust. This must be underpinned by a high standard of proficiency in English. IELTS provides a reliable and internationally accessible means for doctors coming to the UK from overseas to demonstrate their language proficiency before they start work. Amanda Watson, Director of Registration and Education

Practical approach which suits our institution

At Ecole des Mines d'Albi we looked at all the tests available and chose the IELTS because we found its practical approach to testing English language skills the most suitable to our engineer undergraduate clientelle. We have not had to alter our syllabus to integrate IELTS preparation: the skills necessary to pass IELTS are skills we would be teaching anyway. Having the IELTS as an objective test helps focus on those skills in an intelligent way, accompanied by the growing IELTS community – especially on internet. Head of Languages at Ecole des Mines d'Albi

More satisfactory than other tests

It gives us a reliable indication of entry level which other tests are less satisfactory at providing. Geraldine Hughes, Kings College London

Well-constructed English proficiency test

We want qualified, competitive applicants who are able to communicate effectively and excel in their graduate work. The IELTS examination is a strong and well-constructed English proficiency test that caters to this demand. Sannie Lewis, Graduate Program Administrator, Brigham Young University

IELTS stands students in good stead

Our senior pupils in 55/56 take the IELTS course and test for entry to British universities. They are usually successfully placed in their choice of university. The IELTS course stands them in good stead for their chosen areas of study. Maureen Anderson, Morrisons Academy

An accurate indicator

IELTS offers greater clarity over an individual’s ability to communicate in English. It is an accurate indication of their ability, especially with tests taken shortly before commencing their academic study. Andy Thompson, International Relations Assistant, Bournemouth University

IELTS gives a thorough picture of a candidate’s ability

IELTS provides a reliable up to date, while stable measurement, for the institution to decide whether an international candidate meets the academic requirement for entry in terms of his/her English language proficiency. IELTS tests give a thorough picture of candidate’s ability and skills. Manman Jones, University of Wales, Bangor

A test of understanding and producing English

Before deciding to accept the IELTS as an alternative to TOEFL, I sat for the exam myself and can attest to the genuine rigor it represents. Candidates are tested not just on comprehension of written and spoken English but further on understanding and producing English of an academic nature. That there may be a perceptible slant towards British English in contrast to TOEFL's slant towards the North American brand did not strike me as a significant issue. James F Minter, Columbia University, New York

IELTS prepares students well to go abroad

To our surprise, the students really appreciate doing the IELTS preparation – and having the diploma afterwards – as they too see the range of skills as useful. There is no irrelevant vocabulary or grammatical areas to learn – just the stuff to survive, communicate and be operational in an academic or professional context. We pride ourselves at EMAC on an extensive international exchange program. IELTS prepares those students well and enables us to monitor a given student's readiness to go abroad. Head of Languages at Ecole des Mines d'Albi

Practical and convenient test times

IELTS is a great exam because the preparation for IELTS is beneficial for your overseas studies. The exam contents cover different parts of western life such as culture and lifestyle. For example, you can know how to rent a flat, how to work with real estate agents, how to use library etc. In addition, IELTS is convenient for candidates in terms of test dates and test venues, especially candidates in Beijing – you can take the exam almost every weekend. ‘ Zhang Fang Jin

Reliable indication of ability

Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne considers an IELTS qualification to be a reliable indication of a student's English language competencies and of their ability to pursue their higher education in English.

Carvi Stucki, Senior Admissions Office – Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne