IELTS International English Language Testing System
IELTS is the most widely accepted English test globally, recognized by more than 11,000 institutions in 140+ countries, including top universities and immigration authorities in the UK, Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. It has two formats:
- Academic: For higher education and professional registration.
- General Training: For migration and work purposes.
IELTS / IELTS UKVI
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most widely recognized English proficiency tests worldwide. It is available in Academic and General Training versions.
IELTS Academic Non-UKVI
Accepted by thousands of universities globally, including many in the UK. Suitable for academic admissions where a UKVI-specific version is not mandatory.
IELTS UKVI (Academic / General)
This is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) approved by the UK Home Office (UKVI).Required for UK Student Visa (Tier 4) and certain UK immigration routes.
IELTS General Training Non-UKVI
Often used for work, training programs, and migration purposes outside the UK.
Listening
4 sections (conversations + lectures).
Reading
Academic (research-based texts).
Writing
Task 1 (essay/report/letter) + Task 2 (argumentative essay).
Speaking
Face-to-face interview
FAQS
Academic focuses on academic vocabulary, essay writing, and research-based reading. General Training focuses on practical, workplace, and social English. That’s why students usually take Academic, while immigrants/workers often take General Training.
Unlike PTE/TOEFL, IELTS Speaking is always face-to-face with an examiner, which many students find more natural than talking to a computer.
You receive a score from 0-9 in each skill. The average of these becomes your overall band score (e.g., 6.5, 7.0).
Within 3 business days, much faster than many other exams.
There is no limit on the number of times you can take the IELTS test. You may register for a new test as soon as you feel ready. However, you must pay the full test fee each time. Some countries also allow IELTS One Skill Retake, where you can retake only one section (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) instead of the full test