International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is conducted by two certifying authorities, one is the British Council and the other is IDP, Australia. Both are acceptable. This test is primarily taken to certify nurses or any other professionals for whom English is not their native language.

IELTS tests the English speaking, writing, reading, and listening of foreign-trained nurses.

This examination is conducted throughout the year at various centers across the world. In India, there are 30 centers and the examinations are conducted thrice a month at each of these centers.

IELTS SCORES

To clear or certify for IELTS, all foreign-trained nurses are required to obtain the following scores in Speaking and Overall (Writing, Reading, and Listening)

>		Speaking Band of 7 and above and this is out of a total score of 9
>		Overall Band of 6.5 and above and this is out of a total score of 9.

The first score of 7 is critical for every nurse since this will enable us to obtain his/her Visa Screen Certificate, which is required at the time of US Visa Stamping.

The second score or an Overall Band of 6.5 or above is required to help us start process his/her green card.

For more information about IELTS please click on the following URL:

http://www.ieltsidpindia.com