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Welcome to NAFSA 2024!

Quick Links:

Visit IELTS at booth #P801 in the exhibition hall and show us your prize mask

IELTS in the NAFSA Conference program 

Download the IELTS digital brochure

Join IELTS for a NAFSA refreshment break at 2:30pm

Forms for Recognizing Organizations

Your IELTS USA Representatives at NAFSA - Schedule a meeting

IELTS Scoring Resources including IELTS 9-point score scale guidance, how to round an IELTS score, and the CEFR/IELTS scale.

Read the latest issue of the IELTS Professional Series - Admissions simplified: leveraging IELTS scores for comprehensive evaluation

IELTS Resources for ESL Instructors

IELTS USA Higher Education Advisory Council

Visit IELTS at booth #P801 in the exhibition hall and show us your mask to collect a limited-edition poster.

 

Please stop by and see us at stand #P801, we'll be providing afternoon refreshments and would love to meet you there.

For the second year, we've commissioned a limited edition poster, this year of our host city of New Orleans. 
Be sure to check your bag when you pick it up at registration: if you find a Red Mask  inside, you can show us at the IELTS exhibition stand and collect your copy of the limited edition poster!

If you aren't a winner, stop by to pick up a postcard version of the same print.

IELTS in the NAFSA Conference Program

Join IELTS experts from around the globe for insights into current trends and global knowledge sharing.

Wellbeing Barometer: English Proficiency as a Foundation of International Student Success

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM CT
Marianne Schlickeisen - IELTS USA, will be presenting this poster session

Ensuring Resilience in Admissions: The Critical Role of Evidence-Based Score-Setting

Thursday, May 30, 2024 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM CT
Sara Davila - IELTS USA, presenting with a colleague from CalState Stanislaus

Enhancing International Enrollments: Language Proficiency as a Strategic Asset 

This session explores IELTS scores as a tool for understanding international students' language proficiency and readiness for academic programs. Analysis of global IELTS performance will inform discussions on admissions policies to ensure students' preparedness pre-enrollment. Participants will gain insights to refine admissions to support success.

Friday, May 31, 2024 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM CT

Sara Davila leads the NAFSA Global Partner presentation, including:

Stephen Carey - British Council

Anna Minett – Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Geoff Staudt - IDP

Gwen Rose - IELTS USA

IELTS digital brochure

IELTS has a wealth of knowledge to share with you at NAFSA 2024.

You can download the IELTS informational brochure below, as well as summaries of the most current and relevant IELTS research, a quick read summary of the latest IELTS Professional Series paper, a digital copy of the IELTS 2024 poster fair entry, and more, to support your work and your organization. Or pick up a paper copy in the exhibition hall.

IELTS NAFSA 2024 Brochure

IELTS Admissions Scores Research Summary

IELTS vs DET Research Summary

Language and Wellbeing Research Summary

The Wellbeing Barometer: English proficiency as a foundation of international student success - Poster Fair entry

Know the Test - Excerpt from IELTS Professional Series Issue 2

Academic test comparison chart

IELTS refreshment break @ 2:30 on Wednesday and Thursday

 

Feeling the afternoon drag after an exciting conference morning? Join us at IELTS booth #P801 in the exhibition hall on Wednesday, and Thursday for an afternoon refreshment break at 2:30 pm. Perk up with a coffee or get an afternoon boost with a refreshing beverage and meet the global IELTS team and network with your colleagues!

Forms for Recognizing Organizations

Sign up for IELTS Recognition or Results Service by using the links below or visit IELTS Booth #P801 in the exhibition hall and a member of the IELTS team will be happy to help and answer any questions you may have.

Sign up form to become a Recognizing Organization (RO) and register for Results Service

Apply to use the IELTS API at your organization

Meet with your IELTS USA representative

The following members of the IELTS USA Higher Education team are in attendance at NAFSA and would like to meet with you. Check their conference calendars and schedule an in-person meeting for support inquiries, questions, or comments.
     
Gwen Guzmán Rose  Donna Cameron Bolu Oluwadiya
 Director, Business Development & Outreach  Regional Manager, Business Development, Data Integrity, and Technology Regional Manager, Business Development & Communications
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Marianne Schlickeisen Sara Davila  
 Graduate Program and Research Manager  ESL Research and Assessment Policy Analyst  
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IELTS Score Resources

Follow the links below to find out more about how IELTS tests are scored.

IELTS 9-point band scale

How to Round an IELTS Score

IELTS Assessment Criteria

IELTS in CEFR Scale

IELTS Professional Series Volume 2 - Admissions simplified: leveraging IELTS scores for comprehensive evaluation 

This paper is an extraordinary resource for university admissions teams, offering a deeper understanding of IELTS and providing insightful background into the data in IELTS report forms. In this informative guide, explore how IELTS is designed to contextualize language proficiency within an academic setting, gain insights into the details revealed by the IELTS score, and learn the advantages of aligning the language learning requirements of your programs with the entry criteria for applicants. This guide provides practical insights to help you effectively interpret IELTS scores, ensuring your decisions are timely, equitable, and well-informed.

Simplify your university admissions process as you learn to know the test, know the score, and know your program’s language needs.

Read Professional Series, Volume 2 here

IELTS ESL teacher resources

IELTS USA has collated a variety of trusted online and print resources for US ESL professionals and administrators. We offer a series of instructor videos that include an overview of each section of the test, as well as engaging activities instructors can use in the classroom to prepare learners.

IELTS for Teachers

IELTS USA Instructor Prep Resources

IELTS Blog for Teachers

IELTS USA Instructor Videos

Are you an Educator working with English Language Learners in the United States? Sign up now to hear more about news, insights, best practices, reports, and more from IELTS USA.

IELTS USA Higher Education Advisory Council

The IELTS USA Higher Education Advisory Council serves as an external review panel for IELTS USA. Council members are leaders in their fields representing secondary schools, undergraduate and graduate education, public and private institutions, and the TESOL profession.

Higher Education Advisory Council (HEAC) members