What is IELTS?

The full name is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), which is one of the famous international English standardized proficiency tests. The IELTS test was established in 1989 and is jointly managed by the British Council for Cultural Education, the Cambridge University Examinations Board and the Australian Education International Development Agency (IDP).

1989, established by the Australian Agency for International Education and Development (IDP), the Examinations Committee of Cambridge University and the British Council * *, in which Cambridge University is responsible for the academic level and test content, IDP and the British Council are responsible for holding examinations around the world on a regular basis. Candidates can choose academic test (A) and training test (G).

IELTS scores have been accepted by Britain, Ireland, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and other Commonwealth member countries, as well as more and more American educational institutions and various professional institutions. This grade is valid for two years.

Characteristics of IELTS

IELTS is an English proficiency test for those who intend to study or work in countries and regions where English is the language of communication.

The IELTS series has the following characteristics:

1, IELTS test includes: English listening, speaking, reading and writing ability.

2. The oral test is conducted in the form of "everyone talks", and candidates and examiners communicate face to face.

3. Various accents and writing styles appear in writing in order to reduce the preference for linguistics in the exam. The test focuses on international English, especially the listening test, which mainly includes British accent, American accent, Australian accent and New Zealand accent. In contrast, TOEFL pays more attention to North American English (American English and Canadian English).

4. The IELTS test is developed by Cambridge Assessment English, which collects test materials from all over the world. Its teams are located in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

5. Each language skill has a corresponding score (listening, speaking, reading and writing). The total score ranges from 1 (no English) to 9 (mother tongue expert). If I miss the exam, write a blank sheet of paper or cancel my grades because of cheating, I will get 0 points.

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Scope of recognition

As an international English test, IELTS has been recognized by more than 65,438+040 countries and more than 65,438+00,000 institutions around the world by the end of 2065,438+07. Now whether you are studying abroad, immigrating, or working in Britain, the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, Southeast Asia and other countries, IELTS is a good choice for international English testing.

America 1

In the United States, more than 3,300 institutions recognize IELTS scores, including all Ivy League schools and American institutions ranked TOP 100 in the world, which are favored by China students. Some famous American schools and majors (such as MIT) will clearly state in their enrollment brochures that they prefer IELTS scores or only accept IELTS scores. By 20 17, there were 200,000 examples of Chinese mainland's IELTS scores applied to American universities. ?

2. Britain, Britain

IELTS has been recognized by all universities in the UK, and it is also the first choice for famous universities in the UK to measure the English level of applicants. It is also the language proficiency certificate specified when applying for a British skilled immigrant visa. IELTS is a double insurance for British universities and visa applications. Whether you apply to any school, major or vocational college in the UK, IELTS is the best choice.

3. Australia

Regardless of Australia or New Zealand, 100% of all local colleges and universities recognize and prefer IELTS, which is also the earliest widely recognized language test for immigrants or other non-immigrants in Australia and New Zealand. For a long time, the recognition of IELTS in Australia and New Zealand is unmatched by other exams, so IELTS is the best choice for studying abroad, immigrating and working in Australia and New Zealand.

4. Canada

IELTS is not only recognized and preferred by 65,438+0,000% of Canadian universities, but also used by the Canadian Immigration Bureau as an important proof to measure the English ability of its immigrant applicants. In addition, IELTS is the only language test recognized by China-Canada Student Cooperation Program (SPP) and Learning Implant Program (SDS).

5. China and Hongkong (Region)

IELTS is widely recognized in Hong Kong. Many universities in Hong Kong subsidize recent graduates to take the IELTS test. In the comprehensive recruitment of civil servants in Hong Kong, IELTS has been implemented for many years as a proof of English language ability. At present, many companies in Hong Kong also require IELTS scores when recruiting.

6. China

20 16, 16 In February, the Chinese and British education ministers signed the Action Plan for Sino-British Education Partnership, and the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education of China and the British Council for Cultural Education will jointly carry out a study on the convergence between the British English Test and the China English Proficiency Rating Scale. IELTS and Puth became the first international English test to carry out docking research with the China English Proficiency Scale after docking with European languages in the frame of reference.

On 20 19 10 15, the examination center of the Ministry of Education of China and the British Council for Cultural Education jointly released the research results on the convergence of IELTS, Puth test and China English Proficiency Scale in Beijing, which marked the convergence of China's English proficiency standards with international tests, and the cooperation between China and Britain in the field of education entered a new stage.

The docking results show that the skills and total scores of IELTS and Puth test correspond to the critical scores of China English Proficiency Scale. For example, if you score 5 points in IELTS listening, you will reach Level 4 of China English Proficiency Scale; Read 5.5 points and reach level 5; 6 points in spoken English, reaching band 6; The total score is 8 points, that is, it reaches the level of 8. ?

7. Other countries and regions

In addition, IELTS is also recognized by many countries in Europe and Southeast Asia, such as France, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore and the Czech Republic. It is the most recognized proof of English language ability in many local college English teaching programs.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-International English Language Testing System