With 90 years of experience in English language teaching, the British Council, one of the co-owners of IELTS, offers rich academic resources and comprehensive examination service system, providing high-quality language teaching and assessment services to clients worldwide.

IELTS is a pioneering global exam that assesses English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, balancing academic rigor with practicality. IELTS expertly prepares test takers a fair and accurate assessment to demonstrate and improve their English proficiency and communication skills, to enable more people to pursue truly global ambitions of living, working, and studying around the world. 

As the most widely recognised and accessible English language test, IELTS is trusted by more than 12,500 organisations globally including educational institutions, employers, governments, and professional bodies.

Every year, millions of candidates prove their English language abilities to the world and achieve life goals through IELTS.