IELTS is available in two formats – Academic and General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules but different Reading and Writing modules.

Academic – Institutions of Higher and Further Education.

The Academic format is for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of the Academic test. 

General training – for school, work or migration

The General Training format focuses on basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context. It is for those who are going to English-speaking countries to do secondary education, work experience or training programs. 

People migrating to Australia, Canada and New Zealand must sit the General Training test. 

Check with your organisation - You must check with your institution or organisation which test format it requires. You may also find this information on the IELTS Global Recognition System.

For further details please contact Expressway Anglais.