Abstract
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is widely acknowledged as a reliable means of evaluating candidates' readiness to pursue studies or training in the English medium. Since its establishment in 1989, IELTS has gained recognition as a suitable language requirement for admission to further and higher education courses in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. More recently, professional bodies such as the General Medical Council in the UK and New Zealand, Australia have also embraced IELTS as a screening measure for international students. Presently, several institutions in the USA and Canada are contemplating the inclusion of IELTS in their roster of acceptable language screening tests. In April 1995, a series of noteworthy changes were implemented in the IELTS test. This article provides a detailed overview of these changes and offers a rationale for their introduction.
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Bhakat, Susmita; Das Biswas, Dr. Samapika; and Kargupta, Shreejeeta
(2024)
"IELTS Recent Developments Examined for their Impact and Effectiveness for Evaluating Language Proficiency of Candidates,"
International Journal of English Learning & Teaching Skills (IJELTS): Vol. 6:
Iss.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://research.smartsociety.org/ijelts/vol6/iss2/7