It is suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates. For many international students an accurate assessment of their English, followed by recommended tuition to correct problem areas, can mean the difference between success and failure - or between an enjoyable or stressful learning experience. The British Council has wide experience in test administration around the world and also in placing students on courses in many different subjects. It examines over 370,000 candidates each year just in English as a foreign language. IDP is Australia's international education organisation.
Results can be with a candidate within two weeks of taking the test.
The majority of these centres are in British Council offices overseas. Unfortunatley the British Council in Norway do not have an exam centre. The service is administered on demand. This means that most centres have a testing session at least once a month and more frequently when necessary. Special testing sessions can also be arranged for particular sponsors or institutions.