Why recognise IELTS?
IELTS is the global test for international mobility. More than 10,000 organisations worldwide already accept IELTS scores for education, employment and immigration. If you need to ascertain the language skills of your students, staff or potential candidates, IELTS is the only test you will need.
The IELTS test can help you:4
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Check the English language level of staff or students when recruiting them
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Assess the English language level of your students when they are applying for international mobility programmes
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Equip your students with the world’s most popular international English language test at the point of graduation, to help them stand out in today’s competitive jobs market.
Becoming an IELTS recognising organisation
You can help raise the profile of your institution to prospective candidates by applying to become an IELTS recognising organisation. Your organisation will then be given a free listing on Who accepts IELTS? And all IELTS websites.
Simply contact our team in France, who will be more than happy to help you.
Alternatively, you can apply using the online application form. It only takes a few minutes and once we have received the form we will let you know if your application has been successful.
All organisations need to state that they recognise IELTS on their websites, wherever they are based in the world.
Keeping your applicants informed about required IELTS scores
We recommend that you publish the IELTS scores that you require on your organisation’s website, as this will assist prospective candidates in their decision-making. It will also help streamline your application processes and reduce your need to respond to detailed enquiries.
Our team in France can provide you with official IELTS logos to include on your website. For more information, please contact our IELTS team.
Please download the IELTS guide for prospective recognising organisations at the bottom of this page for further information.
Becoming an IELTS partner institution – and get more for both you and your students
We frequently partner with schools, universities or higher education institutions that would like to offer IELTS sessions on their premises exclusively for their own students. We provide a full package of support to enable you to test your students.
Signing a partnership agreement means that you can enjoy greater flexibility as well as other advantages. For example, you can choose the most suitable test dates from our annual calendar and enjoy the convenience of doing the test on your own premises. We can also arrange access to IELTS preparation material and academic support, if required.
For more information, please contact us at ielts@britishcouncil.fr
Teacher resources
With over 75 years of experience in teaching English, we can help you prepare your test-takers so that they achieve an IELTS score that accurately reflects their English level. Our experts have developed a wide range of resources for teachers preparing IELTS test takers.
IELTS teacher workshops
We offer training and support to teachers who need to prepare students for the test. This is free of charge for both teachers and institutions. The workshops are designed to give an overview of IELTS, as well as focusing on specific areas, such as how to improve the writing skills of your students.
We can deliver bespoke workshops on demand anywhere in France.
We are also pleased to offer frequent training to academics who want to deepen their knowledge of IELTS.
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Stay in touch
It's never been easier to stay in touch. Simply fill in our online contact form and we will send you:
- Test dates in advance
- News from your local test centre
- Details of when an IELTS representative will be in your area and available to discuss your individual needs
- Information about workshops, seminars and other opportunities that you and your colleagues may be interested in
We look forward to working with you.