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Press release
19 December 2019
IELTS reappointed as a language test trusted by the UK government for visas
This week, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced IELTS, the world’s most trusted
language test, will continue to be accepted for UK visas that require applicants to demonstrate
their English.
Following a tender process, IELTS was reappointed as an off icial test provider for visas
required as part of UK Immigration Applications.
Christine Nuttall, Managing Director IELTS at Cambridge Assessment English, welcomed the
announcement.
“We have a proven track record of delivering IELTS for UKVI with our world-leading security
processes,” Ms Nuttall said.
“This announcement is testament to the ongoing value and trust placed in IELTS by the United
Kingdom government and test takers around the world.
“We are delighted IELTS continues to provide a gateway for people to fulfil their aspirations in
the UK,” she said.
The reappointment highlights the important role IELTS plays in language testing for
immigration.
IELTS is the only test trusted for migration purposes by all four governments of the UK,
Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
IELTS for UVKI and IELTS Life Skills can be taken at more than 110 centres across the IELTS
global network.
The UK Government visa checklist provides more information on approved tests and
requirements.
IELTS has been a world-leading English language test for more than 30 years and is jointly
owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.
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IELTS is jointly owned by theBritish Council. IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.
About IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular
English language proficiency test. Over 10,000 organisations trust IELTS as a secure and
reliable indicator of an individual’s ability to communicate in English for education, immigration
and professional accreditation. IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia
and Cambridge Assessment English.
British Council is the UK’s international organisation for education and cultural relations.
Dedicated to building trust through the exchange of knowledge, British Council is represented
in over 100 countries.
IDP: IELTS Australia is a subsidiary of IDP Education – a world leader in international
education offering student placement in Australia, Ireland, United States, Canada, New
Zealand and United Kingdom. IDP: IELTS Australia manages a network of IELTS test centres
in over 60 countries.
Cambridge Assessment English is the world’s leading provider of exams for English learners.
These exams are taken by more than 5 million people in 140 countries annually.
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Media contact
Stacie Bowers, British Council – stacie.bowers@britishcouncil.org
Gracie Daniel, IDP: IELTS Australia – gracie.daniel@idp.com
Steve McKenna, Cambridge Assessment English–
mckenna.s@cambridgeenglish.org
