Test types
An IELTS result can help your journey for study, work, and life abroad.
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IELTS Academic
IELTS General Training IELTS Life Skills
IELTS for UKVI
Find the right test for you
IELTS offers a range of tests, giving you the flexibility to choose the right test as per your requirements.
In both the General Training and the Academic tests, the Speaking and Listening sections are the same. However, the Reading and Writing sections of these tests differ. They have been designed to assess language ability that is more relevant for each specific sector.
IELTS for UKVI is a UK government-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) that assesses only your English speaking and listening skills.
IELTS Life Skills tests you in listening , reading and speaking modules.
IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic test is the right choice for you if you are planning to study in a country where English is spoken.
The test assesses if you are ready to begin studying in English. It features vocabulary that is familiar within an academic setting.
IELTS General Training
Those wishing to migrate to a country where English is spoken, and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level the IELTS General Training test is suitable.
The everyday English language skills that are required in social situations and workplace environments are assessed in this test.