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What is IELTS?

A test developed solely by the British Council

A test for native English speakers

An international standardized test of English language proficiency (correct)

A test accepted only by academic institutions in the UK

Which organizations jointly manage IELTS?

Over 3,000 academic institutions in the United States

British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, and Cambridge Assessment English (correct)

TOEFL, Pearson Test of English Academic, and CELPIP

UK Visas and Immigration, Australian immigration authorities, and New Zealand immigration authorities

When was IELTS established?

1991

1988

1990

1989 (correct)

Which countries accept IELTS for immigration purposes?

The UK, Australia, and New Zealand Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum score one can achieve in IELTS?

Band 9 Signup and view all the answers

For how long is an IELTS result or Test Report Form considered valid?

2 years, unless the user proves they have maintained their level Signup and view all the answers

When was the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) first launched?

1980 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for setting up the IELTS Revision Project?

To address practical difficulties in administering the test Signup and view all the answers

Which organization joined Cambridge English Language Assessment and the British Council to form the international IELTS partnership?

IDP: IELTS Australia Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the number of IELTS test takers rise to 43,000?

1995 Signup and view all the answers

What change was made during the 1995 revision of IELTS?

Removal of the thematic link between Reading and Writing tasks Signup and view all the answers

What percentage increase in test taker numbers per year was observed before 1995?

~10% Signup and view all the answers