What are the types of IELTS tests for studying in the UK?

There are three types of IELTS?

1. IELTS (A/G), which is what we usually call ordinary IELTS, is divided into two categories: A/G.

Category A: This is the academic IELTS. This type is suitable for studying abroad to apply for undergraduate, postgraduate and above degrees. Going to the UK to study for undergraduates, masters, etc. requires this type of IELTS score. ?

Category G: IELTS for training, for non-academic purposes, immigrants who want to work in the UK or receive training or non-diploma courses. ?

The listening and speaking parts of both are the same, but the reading and writing parts are different. The differences are as follows: ?

Reading part?

Category A: Read three articles and answer the post-article questions. Articles are selected from books, magazines, journals and newspapers and do not require readers to have professional knowledge. At least one article contains a detailed argument. ?

Category G: The article is based on daily life materials in English-speaking countries. Articles for the exam will be taken from newspapers, advertisements, instruction manuals and books to test the ability to understand and apply information. The test questions consist of a longer descriptive rather than argumentative essay. ?

Writing part?

Category A:?

1. Based on the given table or chart, write an article of about 150 words and check the description and the ability to analyze data. ?

Part 2: Write a short essay of about 250 words on a certain issue or point of view, and be able to use appropriate tone and register (including vocabulary, grammar, etc.) to discuss the issue and develop arguments. ?

Category G: ?

1. Write a letter of about 150 words, asking for information or explaining a situation?

2. Based on the information given Write a short essay of about 250 words on a question or point of view, and be able to use appropriate tone and register (including vocabulary, grammar, etc.) to express your own point of view and refute other points of view. ?

PS: There are obvious differences in the focus of the two types of exams. IELTS (A/G) has 53 test centers across the country, covering basically all provinces and cities. ?

2. IELTS for UKVI is used for the IELTS test for British immigration and visas

Since April 2015, UKVI has implemented a new policy for visa-type safe English language tests. This exam is set for students whose majors are restricted or who have not decided to enroll in a major, or for students who cannot obtain degree courses such as undergraduate and graduate preparatory courses. Speaking in human language is aimed at those who are taking language courses and preparatory courses. ?

The content of the IELTS for UKVI test is the same as that of ordinary IELTS, but the price is a little more expensive. ?

UKVI has relatively few test centers, only 13. Some exams are taken once in a month, and twice in some months. The specific time is subject to the official exam arrangement. ?

There is another test center in Hong Kong. ?

If you don’t know whether you should choose regular IELTS or UKVI, here is a table for reference. ?

If you feel that your IELTS score definitely does not meet the admission requirements of Dream School, then apply directly for IELTS for UKVI. In addition, if you have taken IELTS N times and the total score exceeds the requirements, but There is a small score difference of 0.5. At this time, you can argue with the school. Maybe the school will be "mercy" and send you an offer. ?

3. IELTS (Life Skills), IELTS life skills test

This is mainly set up for technical personnel who want to immigrate to the UK or wealthy people who want to invest in the UK. Testing of speaking and listening proficiency, divided into two categories: A1/B1. ?

Friends who are considering immigrating can learn about it in advance?

A1 level: suitable for: spouse and family visit British visa applications, the difficulty is equivalent to the British National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Defined English entry level 1 level.

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B1 level: Applicable to: naturalization, permanent residence British visa applications, the difficulty is equivalent to the English entry level 3 defined in the British National Qualifications Framework (NQF). ?

The test points for Life Skills overlap with UKVI. ?