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A growing number of government departments and agencies are using IELTS results for immigration and student visa applications.

Government agencies requiring IELTS include:

• Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
• Immigration New Zealand Service (NZIS)
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)

• United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA)

Australia
General Skilled Migration: The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) requires applicants to have sufficient ability in English for working in Australia. IELTS is the recognised test of both Vocational and Competent English and points are awarded based on scores achieved. For details visit www.diac.gov.au

Student Visa: IELTS band scores are accepted for Student Visa applications. IELTS requirements for Student Visas vary according to the candidates’ nationality and education sector of their proposed study program. For details, visit www.diac.gov.au

Canada
IELTS General Training is accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as evidence of English language proficiency. If you are applying for a work visa, professional registration or for permanent residence in Canada, it is likely that you will be required to present your test result as part of your application. IELTS results are also accepted for Canadian citizenship. For details, visit www.cic.gc.ca

New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand (NZIS) requires an IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.5 in either the General Training or Academic IELTS Modules. Unless meeting exemption requirements, the IELTS Band Score is mandatory for application in the General skills migration category. For details, visit www.immigration.govt.nz

United Kingdom
The United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) is using IELTS for proof of English language ability in the Points Based System (PBS). PBS allows migrants to apply to work or study in the UK via one of five 'tiers'. If applying under Tier 1 or 2, migrants are required to provide proof of English language ability. IELTS is an approved English language test which can provide this proof. For details, visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk