Don’t like academic tests? You may not need to take one!

  • The IELTS test is offered in two formats – choose the test that matches your needs and English skills
  • IELTS General Training tests your English in a practical, real-life situation
  • With IELTS you have a choice – don’t take an academic test unless you need to!
  • The IELTS General Training test is the only non-academic test available for migration to Australia*
  • The IELTS General Training is also accepted for secondary education and work experience in Australia*
  • In 2017, we’re offering more IELTS General Training test dates than ever before!

Not sure which test is right for you?

The IELTS test is offered in two formats, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. Choose the test that matchs your needs and English skills.

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Free IELTS General Training test preparation

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Free IELTS General Training practice tests

Practice completing IELTS General Training tasks under test conditions. Review your answers to model answers and gain valuable test practice experience.

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Do you need to take IELTS General Training in 2017?

We’ve expanded our test date calendar with more IELTS General Training test dates than ever before. Select a time from more than 25 dates at 50 test locations Australia-wide.

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*Before you book your IELTS test, we recommend that you check with your educational institution, workplace or immigration department to check which test format is accepted. Find out who accepts IELTS here.

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