IELTS ACADEMIC (Take this test if you wish to pursue studies at the undergraduaate or postgraduate level, or become a member of a professional organisation globally.)
IELTS GENERAL TRAINING (Take this test if you are interested in pursuing education below the degree level or seeking employment internationally.)
IELTS FOR UK VISAS
The UK government has authorised Secure English Language Tests for individuals requiring a Work/Spouse Visa, or intending to pursue a course below degree level, or at a UK institution not acknowledged by UKVI.
IELTS for UKVI ACADEMIC (This test is designed for individuals who want to pursue studies at the undergraduate or postgraduate levels, as well as for those who are aiming to obtain professional registration in the UK.)
IELTS for UKVI GENERAL TRAINING (This test is intended for individuals who want to immigrate to the UK or pursue training or education at a level below a degree.)
IELTS Life Skills
This test is required for applicants seeking specific types of UK visas:
• Family visa
• Extension of family, spouse, or partner visa
• permanent residency or citizenship.
If you have passed an IELTS Life Skills test in the last 2 years, do not retake the same test.
IELTS Life Skills A1 (This test is designed for individuals who must demonstrate their English speaking and listening abilities as a requirement for applying to UK Visas and Immigration for ‘family of a settled person’ visas.)
IELTS Life Skills A2 _UK only (This test is designed for individuals who must demonstrate their English speaking and listening abilities as a requirement for applying to UK Visas and Immigration for an extension to a Family, Spouse, or Partner visa.)
IELTS Life Skills B1 (This test is designed for individuals who must demonstrate their English speaking and listening abilities as a requirement for applying to UK Visas and Immigration for permanent residency or citizenship.)
