One Million IELTS in a Year Mark!

For the first time ever in a one year period, more than one million people around the world have gained certification in the International English Language Testing System, the world's most popular English language test for immigration and higher education, according to the latest survey conducted by IELTS. Click here for more…

Great News for Thai Students!

Thai students who have been lingering on their education decision may be surprised to find a range of tuition scholarships available for studying at SolBridge International School of Business, in Daejeon Korea. Click here for more…

Illegally Run IELTS Tutor Centers in Bangladesh

About a thousand illegally run IELTS tutor centers are currently operating in the Bangladesh capital – and the government there is yet to take any action. Click here for more. 

China's Top IELTS School Eyes $100 mln IPO

Global Education & Technology Group, China's biggest school offering preparation for Britain's IELTS language test, said on Wednesday it plans to raise at least $100 million via a U.S. listing in mid-2009 to accelerate its expansion. Click here for more.

Thinking of Cheating?

Security measures including holographic strips and water marks are helping English-testing companies to nab cheats as record numbers of students sit the exams. Click here for more.

Whistleblower Warning on Degrees

Degrees are being awarded to overseas students who speak almost no English, claims a whistleblowing academic. Click here for more.

Student Walks out Over Standards

A student was so concerned about the low standards of English of fellow students on a postgraduate course that he walked out, writing off thousands of pounds that he had borrowed. Click here for more.

IELTS Director: Keeping Standards High for English Proficiency

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will maintain its strict standard for English language proficiency so that candidates will be assessed for their ability and get the support they need in learning the language, says the IELTS global director of English and Examinations. Click here for more...

News: UK Immigration Using IELTS

The United Kingdom’s immigration services are now using the IELTS test to determine potential immigrants’ English language capabilities. The change, which was introduced at the end of February, was implemented by the United Kingdom’s Home Office, and will impact all non-EU nationals looking to live and work in the United Kingdom. Potential immigrants are now put into 5 “tiers”, with tier 1 representing a “highly skilled” category including doctors, scientists and entrepreneurs. Tier 1 applicants must achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 as proof of English language capability.  More details can be found on the Home Office website.

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