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Test takers can take IELTS in more than 140 countries and in over 4,000 locations. [2] There are up to 48 test dates available per year. Each test centre offers tests up to four times a month depending on local demand. The Academic version is available on all 48 dates per year and the General Training version is available on 24 dates. [1]
The following is a non-exhaustive list of standardized tests that assess a person's language proficiency of a foreign/secondary language. Various types of such exams exist per many languages—some are organized at an international level even through national authoritative organizations, while others simply for specific limited business or study orientation.
IELTS Life Skills is an English language test which provides proof of English speaking and listening skills at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1, A2 or B1. [1] It can be used to apply for a 'family of a settled person' visa, visa extension, indefinite leave to remain or citizenship in the UK.
The British Council offers face-to-face teaching in more than 80 teaching centres in more than 50 countries. [29] Three million candidates took UK examinations with the British Council in more than 850 towns and cities in 2014–2015. [29] The British Council helps to run the global IELTS English test.
Part-time courses, conducted face-to-face in an authorised teaching qualification centre, last anything from a few months up to a year. A directory of global Cambridge English teaching qualification centres and their contact details can be accessed on the Cambridge English Language Assessment website. [18]
The Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE) is an association of language exam providers in Europe.. The ALTE "Can Do" project developed a simplified set of 400+ descriptors for language examinations which relate to the Common Reference Levels.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has two approved English language tests: CELPIP-General and IELTS General Training Test: International English Language Testing System. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] CELPIP-General LS is suitable for people who need proof of listening and speaking proficiency for Canadian citizenship .
The course dates, fees, course format (e.g. face-to-face learning, distance learning) are determined by each centre. The exact nature of each course will vary from centre to centre, [13] but all courses will cover the same content points, as set out in the Delta syllabus developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment.