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Which IELTS test type should you take? 29 Aug 2019, 19:44
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just realize there are two type of ielts, thanks
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Which IELTS test type should you take? 04 Sep 2019, 09:18
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this is informative post or query?


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IELTS test can be of two types: Academic Module (Academic) and General Training Module (General).

IELTS test you should take depends on the reason why you take IELTS:

1) General IELTS is used for:


Immigration to English-speaking countries (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zeeland, and the U.S.).
Train or study at below degree level.

2) Academic IELTS is used for:


Applying to scholarships programs provided by Universities all over the world (Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree).
Taking permission to settle and join professional organizations in English-speaking countries.
Seeking a professional registration in the UK as Medicine – Engineering – etc.
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Which IELTS test type should you take? 04 Sep 2019, 10:06
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IELTS test can be of two types: Academic Module (Academic) and General Training Module (General).

IELTS test you should take depends on the reason why you take IELTS:

1) General IELTS is used for:


Immigration to English-speaking countries (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zeeland, and the U.S.).
Train or study at below degree level.

2) Academic IELTS is used for:


Applying to scholarships programs provided by Universities all over the world (Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree).
Taking permission to settle and join professional organizations in English-speaking countries.
Seeking a professional registration in the UK as Medicine – Engineering – etc.
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I heard that Indian applicants who are Australian aspirants, PTE is more preferable than IELTS. Is it correct?
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Because PTE is easier to score than IELTS.

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IELTS test can be of two types: Academic Module (Academic) and General Training Module (General).

IELTS test you should take depends on the reason why you take IELTS:

1) General IELTS is used for:


Immigration to English-speaking countries (e.g. Australia, Canada, New Zeeland, and the U.S.).
Train or study at below degree level.

2) Academic IELTS is used for:


Applying to scholarships programs provided by Universities all over the world (Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree).
Taking permission to settle and join professional organizations in English-speaking countries.
Seeking a professional registration in the UK as Medicine – Engineering – etc.

I heard that Indian applicants who are Australian aspirants, PTE is more preferable than IELTS. Is it correct?
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