Find out if you need to take an IELTS Academic test taking a closer look at the test itself, from format to how it is marked.

If you plan to study in higher education or seek professional registration in an English-speaking country, you might need to take an IELTS Academic.

IELTS Academic assesses your English-language proficiency at an academic level to determine whether you are ready to study at an undergraduate or post graduate level, or work in a professional setting, such as doctor, nurse, teacher or lawyer.

The Academic test looks at your English-language proficiency across the four skillsets, listening, reading, writing and speaking. The Listening and Speaking parts of the test are the same for both Academic and General Training, while the Reading and Writing parts are different.