IELTS Reaches 940,000 in 2007
'940,000 take leading English-language test in 2007'
An international English test, run by educators in Australia and
the UK attracted over 940,000 candidates in 2007.
Entries for IELTS - the International English Language Testing
System - have almost doubled in the last three years, driven by
university entrance requirements, new immigration policies and
professional recognition throughout the English-speaking world.
IELTS is already recognised by educational institutions,
employers, organisations and government agencies in over 68
countries, and recognition has grown significantly through 2007.
IELTS is now used by over 6,000 organisations worldwide, with
recognition in the US now topping 1,300 institutions.
Beryl Meiron, Executive Director of IELTS International in the
USA said:
“The feedback we get from universities and government agencies
around the world is that IELTS is a particularly good test of how
well a person knows English, because it gives a thorough picture of
their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, in a way
that’s relevant to how the language is actually used for work and
study. This means that they can rely on IELTS scores when selecting
candidates for courses or ensuring that potential immigrants have
the language skills they need in order to succeed.”
IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS
Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. IELTS
tests are available up to 48 times a year at authorised test
centres. They include a face-to-face interview with a trained
examiner to assess each candidate's ability to communicate
effectively in English.
