The demand for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is growing all over the world including Bangladesh as it is widely recognised to educational institutions, British Council officials said yesterday.
They said almost 2 million people took the test last year.
“Globally, the demand for IELTS is high, including students from Bangladesh who take the test for admission to educational institutions in the United Kingdom and many other destinations,” Sanjiv Malhotra, acting country director of British Council Bangladesh, said while speaking at a celebration programme marking the 25 years of IELTS.
The organisation held a celebration programme at a city hotel yesterday. Among others, Steve Adams, director, examination services, South Asia, Deep Adhikari, director examination services, British Council Bangladesh spoke at the occasion.
Steve Adams said IELTS played a significant role in people’s education and career.
IELTS is the world’s most popular English proficiency test for higher education and global migration with acceptance among international employers, professional associations and governments in 135 countries around the world.
Student engagement agencies and coaching centres that work closely with British Council examination unit were also present at the programme.