What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language proficiency test for study, work and migration with more than three million tests taken in the past year.If you plan to study in higher education or seek professional registration, you can take the IELTS Academic test.
However, if your goal is to study secondary education, work, or migrate to an English-speaking country, the IELTS General Training test might be right for you. Where you want to study, work, or migrate will affect which test you need to take. Make sure you visit the relevant government or institutional websites to confirm which test you need to take, as government agencies, institutions, and other recognized organizations set their own IELTS entry requirements.
Which Test do I need?
IELTS Academic and General Training are two wholly separate types of test, for two different purposes. While some individual organizations may accept an Academic result in the place of General Training, this decision is up to them. You will need to contact your specific organization to learn more.
Can I use my IELTS Academic test results for immigration purposes?
If you plan to study in higher education or seek professional registration in an English-speaking country, you might need to take an IELTS Academic.
The General Training test looks at your English-language capabilities in a work or social environment. If you plan to study in secondary education, enroll in vocational training, move abroad for work or migrate to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, you might need to take an IELTS General Training.
What is the difference of the Academic and General Training Test?
The band score you need to study abroad is set by the institution to which you are applying and not by IELTS.
The score needed to apply to a course may vary based on the institution or course you want to apply for. If you are not sure what band score you need to apply for your desired course, check out our Who accepts IELTS page or double-check with the institution you wish to apply to.
What band score do I need to study abroad?
Why Choose IELTS?
IELTS for study, work and immigration
IELTS is designed to help those who want to move to an English-speaking country to pursue an undergraduate (or higher) course or looking for a professional career like a doctor, lawyer, and or immigration purposes
More choice in test types
While booking your test, you now have a choice between paper-based IELTS and IELTS on computer. While the test format, content, and difficulty level are exactly the same.
Accuracy
IELTS test is designed by language specialists from English Speaking Countries and tests are rigorously designed, developed, and validated. The test can be trusted to provide a fair, accurate, and reliable assessment of English language proficiency.
Recognised and accepted worldwide
IELTS scores are accepted everywhere! Given IELTS is recognised by more than 10,000 organisations across the world, it is the most sought-after English language proficiency test due to its wider acceptance
Faster results
IELTS also offers speedy results with paper-based IELTS in just 13 days and IELTS on computer results within just 3-5 days.
Expert support and free resources
IDP experts are available to assist you with any of your IELTS query. There is a whole bunch of free resources offered by IDP to help prepare you for your test. In fact, IELTS experts also deliver free official IELTS masterclasses that is renowned among candidates for its tips and tricks.
