IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, NewZealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. Close to 5,000 education institutions, faculties, government agencies and professional organisations around the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. More than 700,000 people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. The test is taken every year across 120 countries, and is one of the fastest growing English language tests in the world, and sets the standard in integrity, research and innovation. IELTS was one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing over 17 years ago, and continues to set the standard for English language testing today.