The IELTS examination is an internationally recognised measure of English Language proficiency for university entry in English speaking countries (Academic module). The full time course focuses on the four parts of the examination: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Students study IELTS in order to improve their English proficiency, to study an academic course or to enter a university. IELTS is similar to TOEIC, TOFEL or Cambridge and is recognised in over 500 institutions worldwide.