The makers of the test certainly seem to agree. The IELTS assumes that getting 30 out of 40 in general training reading is as hard as getting 23 out of 40 in academic reading. This is why 30/40 general training and 23/40 academic are both band 6. However, do not assume that IELTS Listening or…
Read MorePerhaps the biggest difference between these two versions of the test is the way that they’re scored. Granted, IELTS Listening, Speaking, and Writing are scored the same way on both exams. But IELTS Reading, which represents a full 25% of your score, is rated very differently on IELTS academic vs. IELTS general training. For example,…
Read MoreThe IELTS academic and general tests differ more in their purpose than in their format.Purpose: Academic IELTS vs. General Training IELTSAcademic IELTS It might be obvious to you that the Academic IELTS is intended for (prospective) university students applying for admission in universities and programs in which English is the medium of instruction. But that’s…
Read MoreTo answer that question, let’s first look at the British Council’s official descriptions of the different bands to give you a general idea: According to the British Council, if you score a 9 on the exam, you’re an “expert” in English; if you score an 8, you’re “very good” at English; and so on. IELTS…
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