The IELTS, or International English Language Testing System, is a month long program compromising of 28 courses related to the English language. The course is designed for students with intermediate to advanced language skills. The course consists of 28 lessons per week. Tests are offered several times per year and can be taken after completing the four week course.The IELTS is accepted by educational institutions world wide as a demonstration of competency in the English language. These countries include The United States, The United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and several other countries. It may be a required prerequisite before entering into certain courses that require understanding of the English language.

The work is divided into modules. For the reading and writing modules, students may choose between the "Academic Module" or the "General Training Module". The Academic Modules are designed to prepare students for academic study, while the General Training Modules offer a broader range of instruction for basic communication skills.Students will be graded on a Band Scale, with scores ranging from 1-9. Most universities require a score of 6.0 or higher, although students should check themselves before applying for acceptance.Results from the test are generally available within 2 weeks. Should a student fail, or receive a less than satisfactory score, they will not be allowed to take the test again for a period of 3 months.

The IELTS is an extremely important course for any non-native English speaking student to try and gain admittance to an English speaking university.