Which IELTS are you taking?
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IELTS AcademicAcademic
For university admission, skilled migration, and professional registration. Writing Task 1 asks you to describe a graph, chart, table, or diagram.
- ✓✍️ Writing (Task 1 — Graphs & Charts)
- ✓📖 Reading
- ✓🎧 Listening
- ✓🎤 Speaking (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
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IELTS General TrainingGeneral Training
For migration, secondary education, and work experience abroad. Writing Task 1 asks you to write a formal or informal letter.
- ✓✍️ Writing (Task 1 — Letters)
- ✓📖 Reading
- ✓🎧 Listening
- ✓🎤 Speaking (Parts 1, 2 & 3)
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Understanding IELTS Band Scores
IELTS uses a band score from 1 to 9. Most universities and immigration programmes require a band between 6.0 and 7.5.
8.0 – 9.0
Expert / Very Good
6.5 – 7.5
Good / Competent
5.0 – 6.0
Modest / Limited
4.0 – 4.5
Basic
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CELPIP →IELTS Questions Answered
What is the difference between IELTS Academic and General Training?▼
IELTS Academic is for university admission and skilled professional immigration. Writing Task 1 requires you to describe a graph, chart, or diagram. IELTS General Training is for secondary education, work experience, and general migration. Writing Task 1 requires you to write a formal or informal letter.
Which IELTS test do I need for Canadian immigration?▼
For Canadian Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker), you can use either Academic or General Training — both are accepted. General Training is typically used for migration purposes. The minimum requirement is usually CLB 7 equivalent (IELTS Band 6.0 per skill).
How is the IELTS overall band score calculated?▼
The overall band score is the average of your four individual skill scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), rounded to the nearest 0.5.