What kind of IELTS do you study in the UK?

Now many friends know that studying abroad requires IELTS, but there are several types of IELTS, UKVI IELTS and IELTS (Life Skills). So which IELTS is suitable for studying in the UK?

Today, I will introduce you to various IELTS tests and the differences between them.

What are the types of IELTS?

IELTS is divided into three categories: general IELTS, UK visa immigrant UKVI, and life skills IELTS.

Now that we know what types there are, let's talk about them one by one.

0 1 IELTS test (that is, general IELTS test)

The general IELTS test is divided into academic class (Class A) and training class (Class G).

These two tests consist of four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Among them, Class A and Class G use the same test questions for listening and speaking, and different test questions for reading and writing.

Class A: Suitable for studying abroad and applying for undergraduate, postgraduate or above. If you want to go to the UK for an undergraduate or master's degree, you need to provide a class A IELTS score.

G: For non-academic purposes, such as going to work in the UK or receiving training and non-diploma courses, immigrants can provide G scores as required.

02 UK Visa and Immigration IELTS (UKVI)

The IELTS test for British visas and immigrants aims to meet the special examination requirements stipulated by the UK Visa and Immigration Service (UKVI). The content, form, difficulty, examiner and grading standard of this test are the same as those of the existing IELTS test. Only the test transcripts will be slightly different, which will show that the candidates are taking the IELTS test for British visas and immigrants.

IELTS Life and Skills Test

Test candidates' oral English and listening level, which is divided into two levels: CEFR (European * * * same frame of reference) A 1 and B 1. The examination aims to meet the requirements of the UK Visa and Immigration Service (UKVI) for UK-specific visa applications. CEFR is an international standard, which is mainly used to measure the proficiency of language learners in using a certain language.

A 1 level, which is applicable to British visa applications for spouses and visiting relatives. The difficulty is equivalent to english introduction Grade 1 defined by NQF.

Grade B 1, applicable to: naturalization, British permanent residence visa application, and the difficulty is equivalent to the english introduction Grade III level defined in the British National Qualification Framework (NQF).

The difference between ordinary IELTS and UKVI IELTS

In fact, UKVI's IELTS is exactly the same as the general IELTS in content, form, difficulty, examiner and grading standard. However, compared with the ordinary IELTS test, fewer people choose UKVI. Mainly in the following aspects:

0 1 security monitoring levels are different.

The British Visa and Immigration Service will join the supervision of the examination security level. In order to meet the requirements of the British Visa Immigration Office for security monitoring, IELTS test sites for UKVI will be hosted, and its security monitoring technology and level will be higher.

02 test sites are different.

At present, there are many IELTS test sites in Chinese mainland, but few UKVI test sites. However, there will be new test sites in various places one after another. Please pay attention to IELTS Chinese official website news for specific test site information.

03 different fees

Ordinary IELTS: 2020 yuan; UKVI IELTS: 2070 yuan; IELTS Life Skills Test: 1550 yuan; General IELTS and UKVI reconsideration fee 1400 yuan. It can be seen that UKVI is more expensive than ordinary IELTS.

What kind of IELTS should I apply for?

Take studying abroad as an example. If students can go directly to the UK to study for undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees, if the school does not require it, they can take the general IELTS. However, if students want to take non-degree courses, such as technical secondary schools, junior colleges, preparatory courses, language courses, undergraduate preparatory courses, freshman diploma courses, master preparatory courses, etc., they need to take UKVI IELTS.

It should be noted that both ordinary IELTS and UKVI IELTS can apply for ordinary classes, but ordinary IELTS cannot apply for language classes.

In other words, if a student takes the general IELTS first, but his score does not meet the requirements of the school offer, and he wants to take a language class, then he needs to take the UKI IELTS again.

Therefore, students, if you choose a country with IELTS scores as an important indicator for studying abroad, it is the key to make clear the purpose, understand the requirements and set goals before applying for IELTS or UKVI IELTS!