About us

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s proven English language test

IELTS was one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing over 25 years ago, and continues to set the standard for English language testing today.

IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English. As internationally focused organisations, we are committed to academic excellence and cultural understanding – ideal providers of international English testing.

British Council

British Council connects people worldwide with the learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunity and cultural relations and is represented in more than 140 countries worldwide.

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IDP: IELTS Australia

IDP: IELTS Australia is a subsidiary of IDP Education, one of the world's leading international education organisations offering student placement in Australia, the USA, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. IDP Education is an ASX listed company that is 50% owned by 38 Australian universities and has more than 45 years' experience in international higher education. IDP: IELTS Australia manages a network of more than 100 IELTS test centres in over 60 countries. 

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Cambridge English

Cambridge English is part of the University of Cambridge. We develop and produce the most valuable range of qualifications for learners and teachers of English in the world. Over 5 million people in 130 countries take our exams every year. Around the world over 20,000 universities, employers, government ministries and other organisations rely on our exams and qualifications as proof of English language ability. Cambridge English exams are backed by the work of the largest dedicated research team of any English language test provider.

Cambridge English – a not-for-profit organisation.

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