{"id":47614,"date":"2021-09-22T14:16:35","date_gmt":"2021-09-22T12:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/?p=47614"},"modified":"2022-04-27T11:49:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-27T09:49:30","slug":"the-difference-between-ielts-general-and-ielts-academic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhousebcn.com\/en\/the-difference-between-ielts-general-and-ielts-academic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between IELTS General and IELTS Academic"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve probably heard of IELTS<\/a>. It\u2019s the world\u2019s leading test for study, work and migration after all. And as the world begins to travel again, applications for foreign universities and visas are on the rise<\/strong><\/span><\/em>. <\/p>\n

But did you know there are two types of IELTS test? That\u2019s right \u2013 the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. <\/p>\n

Lots of people who take IELTS often aren’t 100% sure which exam they need to sit. That\u2019s why we\u2019re here. We\u2019ll explain the difference between IELTS General Training and IELTS Academic and help you decide which one is right for you! <\/p>\n

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What is IELTS?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019d like to migrate to an English speaking country<\/a>, or study at an English speaking university, you\u2019ll have to take an accredited exam like IELTS to show your English language proficiency. <\/p>\n

Your English will be assessed in the test, and graded on a scale from 1 to 9. You can then show this band score to future employers, schools and immmigration bodies<\/strong><\/span><\/em>. <\/p>\n

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Which IELTS test is right for me?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you choose IELTS Academic or General Training depends on your reasons for taking it and where you want to live or study: <\/p>\n

IELTS General Training<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The IELTS General exam tests your use of everyday English. It is suitable for secondary education, migration or work experience. <\/p>\n