International students who want to study or work in any foreign country with English as the primary communication medium have to appear for this test. Both the exams IELTS academic & general training exams assess the test taker’s English skills in reading, writing, listening & speaking. The IELTS test is conducted jointly by the IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English & British Council in over 140 countries crosswise 1,600+ test centres. There are two types of IELTS exams in India:
- IELTS General Training
- IELTS Academic
Let’s discuss these IELTS categories in detail:
1. General IELTS Exam
The IELTS general training exam is applicable to students who are applying for secondary education, professionals looking for work experience and seeking immigration in some countries like New Zealand, Canada, Australia and UK. IELTS General Training can be taken in a test centre on a computer or paper. The test features everyday English language skills students need in a social and workplace atmosphere.
2. IELTS Academic Exam
IELTS Academic exam is for students who want to study for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in any English-speaking country. This test measures whether your English language proficiency level is acceptable for an academic environment. Students can take IELTS Academic on paper, on a computer or online at home or another suitable location. The IELTS Academic test is a bit more complicated than the IELTS General Training test.
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