IELTS Academic vs General Training
IELTS Academic is for university study; General Training is for work and immigration. They share the same Listening and Speaking sections.
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Score Comparison
| Test / Criteria | Equivalent / Details |
|---|---|
| Reading | Academic has academic passages; GT has everyday texts |
| Writing Task 1 | Academic: describe a graph/chart; GT: write a letter |
| Writing Task 2 | Same format for both modules |
| Scoring | Same 1-9 band scale for both |
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