There are <strong data-start="195" data-end="231">no specific eligibility criteria for the IELTS exam. Anyone <strong data-start="263" data-end="285">above 16 years old can take the test, regardless of nationality, education, or background. However, some institutions or countries may have their own <strong data-start="417" data-end="447" data-is-only-node="">minimum score requirements.