IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training - which IELTS exam should I take?

IELTS tests can help you move around the world, get the job you have always wanted or just demonstrate that you have improved your English.

There are different types of IELTS exams available. For example IELTS General vs IELTS Academic. The best IELTS test for you depends on what you want to do. So before booking your IELTS assessment test online, make sure to check which test you need with the organisations you are applying to.

Not sure which IELTS test to take? We can help!

There are different types of IELTS exams you can take with the British Council in Sri Lanka

IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training
IELTS for UKVI Academic or IELTS for UKVI General Training
IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 or B1

Take your IELTS Academic test

If you want to study abroad or work in an English speaking country, you need to take the IELTS Academic Test. Find out more about the test and how you can book with the British Council

Take your IELTS General Training test

IELTS General Training proves you have practical English language skills so this English proficiency test is ideal if you want to work abroad or advance your career at home