IELTS offers two different types of test formats. You can choose between IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Learn more about the IELTS Test General Training.
IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect both workplace and social situations.
The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. This approach is widely supported by the institutions that recognise IELTS.
The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs.
It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. This test format is suitable for those applying to train or study at below degree level, as well as those wishing to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.
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The IELTS test consists of 4 parts.
30 minutes
You will listen to 4 recordings of native English speakers and then write your answers to a series of questions.
Assessors will be looking for evidence of your ability to understand the main ideas and detailed factual information, the opinions and attitudes of speakers, the purpose of an utterance and evidence of your ability to follow the development of ideas.
60 minutes
The Reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to evaluate a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers' opinions, attitudes, and purpose.
IELTS General Training includes extracts from books, magazines, newspapers, notices, advertisements, company handbooks and guidelines. These are materials you are likely to encounter on a daily basis in an English-speaking environment.
60 minutes
Topics of general interest including 2 tasks:
11–14 minutes
The speaking section assesses your use of spoken English in 3 parts. Every test is recorded.
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