雅思又成为英国签证、移民官方指定语言测试

本周，英国签证和移民局（UKVI）宣布，经过严格的评估与筛选，雅思考试再次成为英国签证及移民申请的官方指定语言测试。作为世界上最受信任的语言测试，雅思成绩将继续作为英国签证及移民申请的英语能力证明。

剑桥大学英语考评部雅思考试总裁Christine Nuttall表示，“得益于全球领先的安全管理流程，我们在运营用于英国签证及移民的雅思考试（IELTS for UKVI）方面有着公认的良好记录，再次获得认可证明了英国政府和全球考生对雅思考试的持续重视和信任。我们很高兴雅思能继续为人们提供在英国实现梦想的通道。”

雅思考试是唯一同时获得英国、澳大利亚、加拿大和新西兰四国政府信任的签证及移民类语言考试，再次认可凸显了雅思在签证及移民类语言考试领域的重要性。目前，用于英国签证及移民的雅思考试（IELTS for UKVI）和雅思生活技能类考试（IELTS Life Skills）可以在全球110多个雅思考试中心进行。关于英国签证及移民认可语言测试的更多信息和具体要求可通过英国政府官方网站查看。

30多年来，雅思考试一直是全球领先的英语语言测试，由英国文化教育协会（British Council）、IDP教育集团和剑桥大学英语考评部共同拥有并在全球范围内运营。

This week, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced IELTS, the world’s most trusted language test, will continue to be accepted for UK visas that require applicants to demonstrate their English.

Following a tender process, IELTS was reappointed as an official test provider for visas required as part of UK immigration applications.

Christine Nuttall, Managing Director IELTS at Cambridge Assessment English, welcomed the announcement.

“We have a proven track record of delivering IELTS for UKVI with our world-leading security processes,” Ms Nuttall said.

“This announcement is testament to the ongoing value and trust placed in IELTS by the United Kingdom government and test takers around the world.

“We are delighted IELTS continues to provide a gateway for people to fulfil their aspirations in the UK,” she said.

The reappointment highlights the important role IELTS plays in language testing for immigration.

IELTS is the only test trusted for migration purposes by all four governments of the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

IELTS for UVKI and IELTS Life Skills can be taken at more than 110 centres across the IELTS global network.

The UK Government visa checklist provides more information on approved tests and requirements.

IELTS has been a world-leading English language test for more than 30 years and is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.