Help: Do I really have to take IELTS?

[yanno_yamster]

Originally Posted by henry_yew

In Malaysia, IELTS is not required for university entrance (applicable for Malaysian students only), but MUET is required in lieu of IELTS. Of course, IELTS is also acceptable in lieu of MUET.

Generally, universities in the UK, Singapore, Australia and the like require IELTS, although TOEFL is an accepted equivalent.

Universities in the US would prefer TOEFL to IELTS, although some US universities accept the latter. Some universities do not accept IELTS. Some, I believe such as California Institute of Technology (Caltech), did not accept IELTS but now do. In any case, if you have narrowed down to a few selected universities, make sure you determine whether an IELTS or a TOEFL score will suffice for the language requirement of all your targeted universities because the tests are very expensive.

It seems that Australian universities now place greater importance on ESL results rather than IELTS. But IELTS can still be your safety net.

[cubrix91]

only BC provide ielts? thx

[dragon]

I took at IDP Subang Jaya. Opposite Taylor's College

[yeongkit94]

is CAE sufficient to enter top uni in UK? or do i have to complete CPE..

[Dominic]

If you have the money, just take it. The test itself is ridiculously easy.