There are two IELTS tests available – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training. IELTS Academic measures whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment. It reflects aspects of academic language and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying. Take this test if you want to study at an undergraduate level or postgraduate level anywhere in the world, apply for a Student Route visa (Tier 4) at a university that is a Student route (Tier 4) Sponsor in the UK
Take this test if you would like to study or train below degree level, work or undertake work-related training in an English-speaking country, emigrate to an English-speaking country, get another job in your own country.