IELTS Academic vs General Training Test
|
Feature |
Academic Test |
General Training Test |
|---|---|---|
|
Purpose |
Higher education |
Migration, work, or other general purposes |
|
Reading and Writing |
Focuses on academic topics and requires a more formal writing style |
Uses more general topics and a slightly less formal writing style |
|
Content |
May include passages from textbooks, journals, and lectures |
May include extracts from newspapers, manuals, notices, advertisements, etc. |
|
Target Audience |
Students applying to universities |
Professionals, migrants, or individuals seeking employment |
The main difference between the two tests lies in the Reading and Writing sections. The Academic test focuses on academic topics and requires a more formal writing style, while the General Training test uses more general topics and a slightly less formal writing style.
- Both tests evaluate all four language skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) in the same format.
- The Speaking and Listening sections are identical for both Academic and General Training tests.
Types of IELTS Exam 2024: Sections, Patterns & More
Depending on the purpose of moving abroad, candidates can appear for any of the following types of IELTS exams: IELTS Academic Test, IELTS General Training Test, IELTS for UKVI, and IELTS Life Skills (A1, A2, & B1). The most prominent ones are, however, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.
In this article, we will discuss the types of IELTS exams in detail!
Types of IELTS Exam
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