<p>The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English language competence test that is needed in many countries for education, job, and immigration. It is intended to measure the language competence of non-native English speakers who need to study or work in an English-speaking setting. The test is broken into four sections: hearing, reading, writing, and speaking, and it is graded on a scale of 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert) (expert user). The IELTS exam is widely recognised by colleges, businesses, and immigration agencies in nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.</p>