IELTS ?

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English Language Proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students for study in countries where the medium of instruction is English. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Among the popular study destinations IELTS is accepted by universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. IELTS is one of the mandatory tests required to be taken for admission in Australian Universities (at any level). Earlier, TOEFL was also accepted. With effect from 1st March 2002, all the universities in Australia require only IELTS score in place of TOEFL. IELTS is also a must for obtaining the Australian visa.

This test is also an alternative test to TOEFL for admission into UK, Canadian and New Zealand universities. However most universities in USA do not accept IELTS, TOEFL is required instead as a proof of English proficiency to study there.