The IELTS test is designed to help you use English in your new life abroad. In less than three hours, it will assess all of your English skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

The most effective way of testing your English conversation skills is face-to-face. IELTS is the most widely accepted English language test with a one-on-one speaking test to assess your English language communication skills.

There are 2 versions of the IELTS test:the Academic Module and the General Training Module .

IELTS Academic is designed for people planning to study in higher education or those seeking professional registration. It assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training in an environment where English is the language used.

You may take IELTS Academic if you want to:

  1.Study or train at a university or college as an undergraduate.

  2.Study or train at a university or college as a postgraduate.

  3.Join a professional association.

  4.Gain registration in a professional organisation (e.g. medical, nursing, accounting, engineering).

General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context.

You may take IELTS General Training if you want to:

  1.Study or train in secondary education.

  2.Study or train at a college or training centre below degree level

  3.Migrate to an English speaking country.