The International English Language Testing System(IELTS) is one of the major tests of international standards of English Language proficiency. The test is designed for non- native English language speakers.The test is accepted by most of the academic institutions globally in The UK, the USA, Australia etc. IELTS access your knowledge of English at all levels viz listening, reading, writing and speaking. 

UK Visas and Immigration approves only IELTS as Secure English Language Test for visa customers applying both outside and inside the UK. IELTS uses nine bands to determine the levels of proficiency from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). Usually, IELTS Academic is required of people who are going for higher studies or professional registration in an English speaking environment.