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Which IELTS test is right for you?
IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic assesses how well you can use English in an academic environment. It is suitable for people who would like to study at university or other higher education institutions. You can also take IELTS Academic for professional registration.
IELTS General Training
Students applying to high schools or vocational training programs in English-speaking countries might need to take this test. IELTS General Training is for people who would like to train or study at below degree level.
IELTS for UKVI
If you would like to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level in the UK, you can take IELTS for UKVI (Academic). This test is designed to meet the UK government’s requirements. It is also suitable for professional registration purposes in the UK.
IELTS General Training
If you would like to work in an English-speaking environment, you may need to provide IELTS General Training test scores as part of your job application process. The test includes language that is used in both daily life and work-related situations.
IELTS for UKVI
IELTS for UKVI (General) is for people who wish to move to the UK to live or work under certain visa categories. You may also choose to take this test if you would like to train or study below degree level in the UK.
IELTS Life Skills
IELTS Life Skills is a test designed to assess English speaking and listening abilities in real-life contexts. This test is often required for UK visa applications to prove language proficiency for family, spouse, or partner visas.
IELTS General Training
IELTS General Training assesses how well you can use English in everyday life. If you plan to move to an English-speaking country for work or to live there permanently, you might need to take this test to show your language skills.
IELTS Academic
If you would like to migrate to an English-speaking country, IELTS Academic might be suitable. IELTS Academic is for people who want to study at a university or show that they’re good at English for professional registration.
IELTS Life Skills
IELTS Life Skills is an English test for UK visa applicants who are in the UK and would like to stay there permanently. It is also suitable if you wish to join a family member in the UK or become a British citizen. The test assesses speaking and listening.
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