So why should you take the IELTS test?

1.  IELTS plays a leading role in international higher education. It is recognised for entrance to universities and colleges across the English-speaking world, including 100% of universities in Australia and the United Kingdom, more than 3,400 institutions in the United States as well as hundreds of institutions in many other countries.

 2.  It is the most widely used test for visa and citizenship purposes in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and it is available in over 140 countries around the world.

3. IELTS will advance your English language skills. Unlike other language tests, IELTS examines your Speaking, Reading, Writing and Listening skills making you well versed in the language.

4. You will gain a better knowledge of the English that you need and more importantly, you are able to prove your proficiency to your institution or organisation. For instance, if you take the IELTS Academic test, you will become more familiar with the kind of language required for employment, migration, undergraduate or postgraduate study in English and your IELTS certificate will be a prove of your proficiency.

5. It covers both British and American English. As you may know, there are some differences between British and American English and whether you want to study in the UK, in the US or even in another English-speaking country such as Australia and Canada, you have the chance to be an expert in listening to different English accents, pronunciations, grammar, choice of words and even spellings. Because the IELTS test covers both American and British English, you can use your English in any environment, and it would still be relevant.

To find out more about IELTS in Ghana, visit the British Council Ghana website at https://www.britishcouncil.org.gh/exam/ielts or you can contact the British Council via telephone on 0302610090. You can also send us an email at infoghana@gh.britishcouncil.org .