IELTS or ‘International English Language Testing System‘ is an international standardized test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.
For you to have a smooth study or work abroad process, it is advisable to write the IELTS especially if you want to migrate to UK, USA, Canada, Finland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Australia. The IELTS is an English proficiency test meant to assess your English skill level to be considered for an admission into a university abroad and/or for employment abroad.
There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organizations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada. An IELTS result or Test Report is valid for two years.