Why should a school, university or higher education institution have an IELTS partnership with the British Council?
IELTS seminars and training offered to local English teachers
Our expert trainers and Examiners can provide seminars for students and staff as well as training for local English teachers in the university venues.
Closed sessions all year
We offer a vast number of dates to choose from to suit their course programmes. Partners can ask the British Council to organise an IELTS session directly in their venues (or in their city) choosing one of the dates available every year and communicating their need at least six weeks in advance.
Special payment procedures
We allow payments by bank transfer for group registrations from institutions.
Fast turnaround registration for results and certificates
A list of results will be ready just 13 days after the test. Universities and schools can access results online through the free online verification system. Candidates can access results online and will also receive a printed Test Report Form (TRF). Additional printed forms can be requested in the future.
Remove admin load from university
All test administration procedures including material delivery will be taken care of by the British Council at no extra cost.
IELTS preparation centre logo
If the school or university provides IELTS preparation courses to their students, the British Council Italy can provide a logo to show in local promotional or information material. Please contact us to request the logo.
Join the world list of recognising universities and higher education institutions
The most prestigious educational institutions recognise IELTS. Some Italian partner universities are Università Commerciale "Luigi Bocconi" in Milan, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Università del Salento etc. Find out how to become a recognising organisation.
IELTS can test Academic English for all purposes
IELTS has a specific Academic test (the General Training test is mostly used for migration purposes). Universities can recognise IELTS results as a standard high-stakes test alternative to internal English language examinations or for other purposes such as international study programmes like Erasmus+.
Scores you can trust
IELTS examiners are fully qualified English language specialists certified by Cambridge ESOL, and results are benchmarked worldwide. You can be confident that the scores that you see will accurately reflect a candidate’s ability.
Advantages for students
Wide range of materials for preparation
The British Council offers a wide range of IELTS preparation material for students and teachers.
High-quality testing, with internationally recognised exams and access to study and work opportunities worldwide
IELTS Academic has been created specifically for academic purposes. Students will get a strong benefit in their CV by proving their English language level with the world's most popular test.
How to use IELTS results?
IELTS is recognised by the Council of Europe. The Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) provides a basis for the mutual recognition of language qualifications, thus facilitating educational and occupational mobility.
Find out how IELTS scores relate to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).