What is the difference between IELTS general training and academic?

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The IELTS Academic test is usually for entry into university. IELTS General Training on the other hand is used for migration purposes. The organisation where you plan to work or study sets the requirements
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The choice of test depends on where you intend to use your test score. The IELTS Academic test is usually for entry into university. IELTS General Training on the other hand is used for migration purposes. The organisation where you plan to work or study sets the requirements.
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IELTS general mainly differs in the writing section format where we need to write a formal letter instead of an informal one. The rest is quite similar and you can expect a similar type of difficulty in the two.
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The both the tests are for checking the language proficiency. If you want to go on a student visa, then you have to give IELTS ACADEMIC, as this is designed for the academic writing. Whereas, the one, wants directly PR from India , for the point system requirements they need to give IELTS GENERAL,...
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The both the tests are for checking the language proficiency. If you want to go on a student visa, then you have to give IELTS ACADEMIC, as this is designed for the academic writing. Whereas, the one, wants directly PR from India , for the point system requirements they need to give IELTS GENERAL, the main objective of this test is to check whether the person is able to understand the normal life situations or he will be able to manage in English speaking country or not. read less
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The both the tests are for checking the language proficiency. If you want to go on a student visa, then you have to give IELTS ACADEMIC, as this is designed for the academic writing. Whereas, the one, wants directly PR from India , for the point system requirements they need to give IELTS GENERAL, the...
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The both the tests are for checking the language proficiency. If you want to go on a student visa, then you have to give IELTS ACADEMIC, as this is designed for the academic writing. Whereas, the one, wants directly PR from India , for the point system requirements they need to give IELTS GENERAL, the main objective of this test is to check whether the person is able to understand the normal life situations or he will be able to manage in English speaking country or not. read less
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Gt is for work visa for example people who are working in own country and apply for foreign country and At is for study visa after 12th or after graduation you can apply for further studies in abroad .
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