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For a list of organisations that accept IELTS scores, visit [http:](http://bandscore.ielts.org)[//](http://bandscore.ielts.org)[bandscore.ielts.org](http://bandscore.ielts.org)  \nAccessible and convenient  \nIELTS is offered up to four times a month in more  \nthan 125 countries. Tests are usually on Saturdays or Thursdays. To find out test dates in your area, please contact your nearest IELTS test centre. A list of all IELTS test centres worldwide [is available at](is available at www.ielts.org)[ www.ielts.org](is available at www.ielts.org)  \nThe international test  \nIELTS is internationally focused in its content. For example, a range of native-speaker accents (North American, Australian, New Zealand, and British) is used in the Listening test, and all standard varieties of English are accepted in candidates’ responses in all parts of the test.  \nThe test that’s tried and trusted  \nIELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment, and is supported by an extensive programme of research, validation and test development.  \nThe level of the test  \nIELTS is designed to assess English language skills at all levels.  \nThere is no such thing as a pass or fail in IELTS. Results are reported as band scores on a scale from 1 (the lowest) to 9 (the highest) .  \nPreparing to take IELTS  \nMake sure you are ready  \nIt’s important to familiarise yourself with the format of the test as outlined in this booklet. Further information on the content of the test can be found [at](at www.ielts.org/teachers.aspx)[ www.ielts.org/teachers.aspx](at www.ielts.org/teachers.aspx)  \nYou may find it helpful to do a practice test. Official IELTS Practice Materials may be purchased from test centres or online [at](at www.ielts.org/candidates)[ www.ielts.org/candidates](at www.ielts.org/candidates). aspx These materials include a full practice test with answers, and sample Writing and Speaking performances with examiner comments.  \nMore samples of IELTS test material and information about the test are available from the following websites:  \n[www.ielts.org](www.ielts.org)[ ](www.ielts.org)[www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts.htm](www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts.htm)[ ](www.britishcouncil.org/learning-ielts.htm)[www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/academic-english/](www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/academic-english/)[ ](www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/academic-english/)[ielts.html](ielts.html)[ ](ielts.html)[www.idp.com/examinations/ielts/about_the_test.aspx](www.idp.com/examinations/ielts/about_the_test.aspx)[ ](www.idp.com/examinations/ielts/about_the_test.aspx)[www.ieltsusa.org](www.ieltsusa.org)  \nYou don’t have to attend a preparation course, but many candidates find that doing so helps them improve their performance. 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