Which IELTS test should I take? | British Council Sri Lanka

IELTS can help you move around the world, get the job you have always wanted or just demonstrate that you have improved your English. Type of IELTS you should choose depends on what you want to do. Before booking your test, make sure to check which test you need with the organisations you are applying to.

Not sure which IELTS test to take? We can help!

There are different types of IELTS tests you can take at British Council.

IELTS Academic or General Training
UKVI IELTS Academic or General Training
Life Skills A1 or B1

UKVI IELTS and Life Skills are used to apply for UK Visa only. For all other countries, regular IELTS would be sufficient. However, to find out which IELTS you have to take when applying to the UK, please contact UK Visas and Immigration (Visa Office) and/or https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration

Take your IELTS Academic test

Take the IELTS Academic test if you want to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, or if you want to work in a professional organisation in an English speaking country.

Take your IELTS General Training test

Take the IELTS General Training test to study at below degree level, work in an English speaking country or your own country and emigrate to an English speaking country.

Looking to work or study in the UK?

There is a specific IELTS test for UK visas and immigration (UKVI). If you are looking to work, study or live in the UK then you may need to take this test.