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IELTS Academic
For university admission and for registration with professional bodies. Reading and Writing on academic topics.
- Where
- Zagreb, Split
- Fee
- €289
About this test
IELTS General Training
For immigration visas and work abroad. Reading and Writing on topics from everyday life and the workplace.
- Where
- Zagreb, Split
- Fee
- €289
About this test
IELTS for UKVI
The test the UK government recognises for visas (SELT). It is taken at approved locations, in Zagreb and Ljubljana.
- Where
- Zagreb, Ljubljana
- Fee
- €311 (Zagreb), €331 (Ljubljana)
About this test
IELTS One Skill Retake
If one part of your test did not go well, you retake only that part. Within 60 days, once per test.
- Where
- Zagreb, Split
- Fee
- shown by the British Council at booking
About this test
IELTS Online
IELTS Academic taken at home, invigilated by camera. Not all organisations accept it, and it is not accepted for immigration applications.
- Where
- at home, on your own computer
- Fee
- shown by the British Council at booking
About this test
Academic and General Training: what is the same and what is different
Listening and Speaking are the same in both tests. Reading and Writing differ.
| IELTS Academic | IELTS General Training | |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | about 30 minutes, four parts, 40 questions | the same |
| Reading | 60 minutes, three long texts, 40 questions | 60 minutes, three sections of increasing difficulty, 40 questions |
| Writing, Task 1 | a description of a graph, table or diagram, at least 150 words | a letter, at least 150 words |
| Writing, Task 2 | an essay, at least 250 words | an essay, at least 250 words |
| Speaking | a conversation with an examiner, 11 to 14 minutes | the same |
| Fee | €289 | €289 |
Questions about choosing a test
What if I am not sure which test the organisation asks for?
Ask the organisation or look at its requirements page. The IELTS partners run a search tool for organisations that accept IELTS at ielts.org.
Can I use one result both for study and for an immigration application?
It depends on the country. For Express Entry, Canada accepts only IELTS General Training, while IELTS Academic is intended for university admission. Australia and New Zealand accept both tests for immigration visas. Check the requirements of both organisations before you book.
Is IELTS for UKVI a different test?
The content, format and level of difficulty are the same as in IELTS Academic or General Training. The difference is that it is taken at a location approved by the UK government, with additional security checks. More on the IELTS for UKVI page.