Types of IELTS Test

Currently, IELTS Test is available in two versions: IELTS Academic Test and IELTS General Training Test.

Depending on the type of organisation you are applying to and as per your future plans, you can appear either for IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training.

IELTS Academic This version of the test is for those aspirants who are applying for Student Visa for higher education (graduate or postgraduate level) or professional registration in English-speaking countries. IELTS General Training This version of the test is for those aspirants who wish to apply for secondary education (below degree level) or Visa related to work or training programmes or PR Visa to migrate to English-speaking countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand and UK).

Listening and Speaking sections are same for both the versions whereas Reading and Writing sections differ for both the versions.