IELTS Academic or General Training: Which do you need?

One of the most common questions that people ask about IELTS is whether they need to take the IELTS Academic of General Training version. Everyone’s situation is different – but this video will give you a few tips to help find out which IELTS test is right for you.

Every organisation that you are applying to sets their own IELTS requirements. They decide if they’ll accept Academic or General Training results and the level of English (or band score) that you need to demonstrate.

So, before booking your test, it’s a good idea to contact them directly and ask which test you need to be enrolled in.

0:00 - Introduction

0:25 - Academic

0:46 - General Training

1:10 - Requirements