IELTS Academic or General Training?

Which IELTS version should I choose – Academic or General Training?

There are two different types of IELTS tests you can take: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.
The test you should choose depends on what you want to do with it.

IELTS ACADEMIC

Do you want to study or train at a university or college at undergraduate or postgraduate level?

Take the IELTS Academic test designed for people planning to study in higher education. It assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training in an environment where English is the language used. It reflects some of the features of academic language and measures whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

Do you want to work in a professional organisation or join an association?

If you’re planning to move to an English speaking country you will probably be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability. IELTS results are accepted by many professional associations that have set minimum language requirements. Most of these associations request an IELTS Academic result, but it is a good idea to check with the organisation to confirm.

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING

Do you want to study in secondary education or train in a training program?

IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. That is why it is appropriate for people planning to study in high school or a vocational training program.

Do you want to emigrate to an English speaking country?

People migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK must take the IELTS General Training to prove their practical, everyday English language skills.

Important: 
Before booking your test, remember to check with the organisations you are applying to which IELTS test you need.

Also, check whether you want to take paper based or computer delivered IELTS test.
You can find more about the computer delivered IELTS here.

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