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938,000 Take IELTS in 2007
17 January 2008
IELTS attracted over 938,000 candidates in 2007.
Entries for IELTS 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.
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.
