The IELTS is a widely recognized and standardized English language assessment test for international students and global migration. It accesses the English language proficiency of non-native speakers who want to study in or migrate to English-speaking countries. Depending on your goal, you have to choose the right type of IELTS test. If you want to study abroad in an university, you have to go for the IELTS Academic test. If you want to immigrate abroad, you have to go for the general IELTS test which tests your proficiency in English for social and professional interactions.