IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training

IELTS is conducted in two types of test   –

IELTS Academic and 

IELTS General Training

to serve both academic and non-academic purposes. Every Country/Organisation/Institute sets its own entry requirements. In some rare cases scores from both tests scores may be accepted. Both types of  test include the same Listening and Speaking components and different Reading and Writing components.

Which test do you need to take ?

The IELTS test you take – and the score you need – will depend on both your visa requirements and/or the requirements of the institution where you plan to study or work.

IELTS Academic is required to test English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment.

You may go for IELTS Academic if you want to:

Study or train at a university or college at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Gain registration in a professional organisation (e.g. medical, nursing, accounting, engineering)

IELTS General Training is required to test English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context.

You may go for IELTS General Training if you want to:

Study or train in secondary education or a training program.

This version of the test is also often a temporary/Permanent visa requirement if you are planning to migrate to English speaking countries including Australia, the UK, Canada and New Zealand.

How are the two tests different?

All test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests, regardless of which type they take. The Reading and Writing tests differ in content, depending on whether you are taking IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training.


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