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Over 1,100 US universities and professional bodies accept IELTS scores as proof of English language skills. More than 700,000 people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond.

* Testimonials
"We're very pleased to accept IELTS scores because we're impressed with the quality of the test, particularly the speaking module"
Dr Andrea Scott, University of Minnesota

We want to give students options for English language testing, and the IELTS exam meets all our requirements for admission
Paul Greene, Director International Admissions, Boston University

We trust IELTS to give us a benchmark of English Language ability.
Hannah Wain, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, SAC - The Scottish Agricultural College

"IELTS provides a standard that is nationally and internationally recognised."
University Lecturer, Australia

It gives us a reliable indication of entry level which other tests are less satisfactory at providing.
Geraldine Hughes, Kings College London

Before deciding to accept the IELTS as an alternative to TOEFL, I sat for the exam myself and can attest to the genuine rigor it represents.
James F Minter, Columbia University, New York

It is the policy of the Graduate School to admit only those students with a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test), or 83 (internet-based test), or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0. In many departments a higher score may be required if the applicant is to succeed in the competition for limited new student openings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: While the Duke University Graduate School will accept either the IELTS or TOEFL scores, the IELTS is the preferred English proficiency test.
Source: http://www.gradschool.duke.edu/admissions/requirements.html