The IELTS system has been setting the standard for English-language testing for more than 30 years. It is trusted by more than 11,500 organizations in over 140 countries around the world.This means that when you take an IELTS test, you can be confident that the result will be recognized by the educational institution, employer, professional body, or government that needs to verify your English language proficiency. Governments in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom all trust IELTS when processing immigration applications.