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| Summary | IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | IELTS Academic assesses English for undergraduate or postgraduate study and may also be used for professional registration. | IELTS General Training assesses practical English used in social and workplace settings. |
| Tested language | English | English |
| Provider | British Council / IDP: IELTS Australia / Cambridge Assessment English | British Council / IDP: IELTS Australia / Cambridge Assessment English |
| Family | IELTS | IELTS |
| Level | Not verified | Not verified |
| Official authorization | Not verified | Not verified |
| Registration | No public schedule | No public schedule |
| Next session | None scheduled | None scheduled |
| Preparation courses | English A1–A2 English A2–B1 English B1–B2 | English A1–A2 English A2–B1 English B1–B2 |