What is an IELTS test?
All British universities require formal evidence of language proficiency for international students. IELTS – the International English Language Testing System (academic module) – is designed to assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The test consists of 4 modules: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The complete test takes a total of 3 hours.
IELTS is a test taken by people whose first language is not English to prove their command of the language. Universities and colleges may ask international students to take this test as part of the conditions of their offer. You can find out where these courses are held from the International English Language Testing System website.