For 35 years, the IELTS – or the International English Language Testing System – has been a credible test of English language standards, winning the trust of individuals, organisations, and governments worldwide. Since its inception in 1989, they have supported tens of millions of individuals who have taken the IELTS, maintaining a leading position in language assessment best practices.

In 2023, some key achievements of the IELTS have been:

1. Unprecedented Popularity:

Last year marked a significant surge in the popularity of IELTS, with more than 4 million tests conducted globally.

2. Universal Accessibility:

IELTS test takers spanned across 100 countries, conversing in over 140 languages, in addition to English, and holding passports from nearly every nation on the planet. IELTS truly stands as a global assessment.