What is IELTS?
IELTS Exam Types
There are four main types of IELTS exams available worldwide:
- IELTS Academic:
This test is for students applying to graduate schools or professional programs. It assesses whether you have the English language skills needed for academic and professional environments
. - IELTS General Training:
This test is for those planning to move to English-speaking countries like Australia, Canada, the UK, or New Zealand for migration, training, or work purposes. - IELTS Life Skills:
This exam is designed for students who need to prove their English proficiency at the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1, A2, or B1. - IELTS for UKVI:
- Academic Test: Required for students wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels in the UK or seeking professional registration.
- General Training Test: For individuals aiming to migrate to the UK or undertake training or studies below the degree level.
Different Versions of the IELTS Exam
The IELTS test comes in two versions:
- IELTS Academic: This version is intended for students aiming to study in English-speaking countries such as Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
- IELTS General Training: This version is designed for individuals looking to migrate or work in countries like Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.
IELTS Exam Syllabus for Academic and General
Training Versions
The IELTS exam is divided into four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Although both versions are assessed in the same way, they differ in structure.
The Listening and Speaking sections are identical for both the Academic and General Training versions. However, there are notable differences in the Reading and Writing sections:
- Reading:
- General Training Version: Includes four short passages and one long passage.
- Academic Version: Comprises three long passages.
- Both versions have a total of 40 questions.
- Writing:
- General Training Version: Consists of a letter and a short essay.
- Academic Version: Involves a report and a short essay.
Both versions require candidates to complete two writing tasks.
Cancellation or Rescheduling Fees for the IELTS Exam
If you need to cancel or reschedule your IELTS exam, please note the following:
- More than Five Weeks Before the Test Date: You will receive a refund minus an administration fee.
- Within Five Weeks of the Test Date: You will be charged the full test fee, unless you provide a major medical reason.
- Medical Certificate Provided Within Five Days of the Test Date: You will receive a refund minus any applicable local administrative fees
