IELTS is trusted and recognised by a wide range of educational institutions, employers, governments, and professional bodies as the preferred English proficiency examination for aspiring students, professionals, and migrants. The IELTS exam is structured and designed to assess an applicant’s proficiency in four English language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Types of IELTS
There are two IELTS tests available – IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training . The test you choose should be based on what it is you want to do.
IELTS Academic-Institutions of Higher and Further Education
The Academic format is, broadly speaking, for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of the Academic test.
General Training – for school, work or migration
The General Training format focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. It is typically for those who are going to English-speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs
Academic Training | General Training |
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Listening: 4 Sections, 40 questions ,30 minutes and 10 minute transferring answers | Listening: 4 Sections, 40 questions , 30 minutes and 10 minute transferring answers |
Reading: 3 sections, 40 questions and 60 minutes | Reading: 3 sections, 40 questions, 60 minutes |
Writing: 2 tasks, 60 minutes | Writing: 2 tasks, 60 minutes |
Speaking: 11-14 minutes | Speaking: 11-14 minutes |
The IELTS scores are valid for 2 years.
Which IELTS test type is right for me?If you want to move to an English-speaking country to study, then you should take the IELTS Academic test.
For work or immigration, the IELTS General Training test is recommended.
Please check the entry requirements of your organisation before choosing your test.
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