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Which IELTS test is right for you?
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 a test designed to assess English speaking and listening as part of your UK visa application. This test is often required to prove language proficiency for family, spouse, partner, or other permanent visas and citizenship.
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 a test designed to assess English speaking and listening as part of your UK visa application. This test is often required to prove language proficiency for family, spouse, partner, or other permanent visas and citizenship.
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 a test designed to assess English speaking and listening as part of your UK visa application. This test is often required to prove language proficiency for family, spouse, partner, or other permanent visas and citizenship.
