IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by over 11,000 organisations worldwide. The General Training focuses on the skills that you will need in social and workplace contexts. The exam is graded on a scale of 1.0 (non-user) to 9.0 (expert user) and it tests your four language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking. Achieving an IELTS level shows your level of English language proficiency and helps you access education or professional opportunities in English speaking countries.