Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Two Versions of IELTS



Two Versions of IELTS 

Check with the organisations you wish to apply to before you book your test!
There are two versions of IELTS to choose from:
  • IELTS Academic
  • IELTS General Training



Academic Module

Those candidates who seek to study in foreign educational institutes must take the Academic Test. This test comprises four modules: Reading Module, Writing Module, Listening Module and Speaking Module.
Each Module carries a band score of 0-9. Different educational institutes in the same country require different band scores to give admissions to students. We suggest you to secure at least 7.5 bands so that you may get admission in a reputed university. 

General Module

However, the General Test is for those who desire to go abroad for employment purposes. The IELTS Test is compulsory for citizens belonging to non-English speaking countries either to study or to work in the United Kingdom or in Australia. Of Course, it is accepted by many universities in the United States of America also.
Like the Academic Module, the General Module consists of: Reading Module, Writing Module, Listening Module and Speaking Module. Each Module carries a band score of 0-9. It is desirable to secure 6.5 to 7.5 bands if you are planning to migrate to an English speaking country for employment purpose.



Make sure you know which one you need before you book your test.


What do you want to do?
The version you need
I want to:
  • study at university at undergraduate or postgraduate level; or
  • join a professional organisation in an English-speaking country
You should take IELTS Academic
I want to:
  • train or study at below degree level
  • work or undertake work-related training in an English-speaking country
  • emigrate to an English-speaking country
You should take IELTS General Training