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IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training

 

IELTS is available in two test versions: Academic - for people applying for higher education or professional registration, and General Training for those migrating to Australia, Canada, and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programs and work experience in an English-speaking environment. Both versions provide a valid and accurate assessment of the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.​

IELTS General Test

The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

 

 

 

IELTS Academic Test

The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of the academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

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This approach is widely supported by the institutions that recognize IELTS.

 

 

Test Format

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The IELTS test assesses your abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking – in less than three hours.

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  • There are two types of the IELTS test:  IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Listening and Speaking are the same for both tests, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing components differs depending on which test you take.

  • The Listening, Reading and Writing components of all IELTS tests are completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them.

  • The Speaking component, however, can be completed up to a week before or after the other tests. Your test center will advise.

  • The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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Listening Test

Academic 

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General

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Writing Test

Academic

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Writing Test

General

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Reading Test

Academic

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Reading Test

General

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Speaking Test

Academic

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General

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