IELTS for workEmployers, professional bodies and associations accept IELTS
Organisations around the world rely on IELTS to help them select the right people.
Who accepts IELTS?
Professional registration
In most countries where English is the main language of communication, evidence of acceptable English language skills is a prerequisite for applicants and international graduates seeking professional registration. Required proficiency levels vary between organisations, professions, by country and by jurisdiction. It is up to individual professional registration bodies to determine the IELTS band score and version of the test (Academic or General Training) they require.
We trust IELTS to give us a benchmark of English language ability. Though we accept other English language tests, we assess them by comparing directly with the required IELTS score. ”
Hannah Wain
Senior Student Recruitment Officer, SAC – The Scottish Agricultural College
IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and texts reflect both workplace and social situations. It is usually required for vocational training, for example, in the construction, hospitality and leisure, and tourism industries.
Which industries ask for IELTS?
Registration bodies representing the healthcare professions, such as nursing, medicine and pharmacy, where English language competence is of critical importance
Other professional bodies in various countries from sectors such as accounting, engineering, law and veterinary practice
A wide range of employers from sectors such as finance, government, construction, energy, aviation and tourism
