The International English Language Testing System (IELTS).It is primarily designed to assess the ability and preparedness of candidates who wish to study further or higher education courses abroad or Skilled professionals such as Doctors & Nurses, applying for licenses for employment in foreign countries such as USA, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand.

It consists of two categories Academic & General.

The Academic Test is taken for entry into Under Graduate & Post Graduate studies or professional studies. The General Test is taken for vocational or training programs not at degree level, for admission to Secondary schools and for Immigration purposes.

The Test consists of four sections Listening / Reading / Writing & Speaking. The Listening and Speaking is the same for both Academic & General Candidates. The Reading & Writing are at different levels.

                

  

                Rough band score converter

Score	Band
1	1
2-3	2
4-9	3
10-15	4
16-22	5
23-28	6
29-35	7
36-38	8
39-40	9