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What are the different versions of the IELTS exam?

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There are four different versions of the IELTS exam, which are IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, IELTS for UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration), and IELTS Life Skills.

Here's a brief overview of each version:

1. IELTS Academic: This version is designed for students who want to pursue higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking country. It measures whether you have the necessary language skills to study or train in these environments.
2. IELTS General Training: This version is suitable for those who want to migrate, study, or work where English is the main language of communication. It focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace situations.
3. IELTS for UKVI: This test is specifically designed for candidates who want to apply for a UK visa or immigration. The test is accepted by all institutions and organizations that are part of the UK's Pre-Settled or Settled status schemes, including universities, colleges, and other educational institutions.
4. IELTS Life Skills: This version measures an applicant’s ability to speak and listen in English at A1 (elementary user) or B1 (intermediate user) levels of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It is designed for those who need to demonstrate their English speaking and listening skills for immigration purposes.

Each version tests four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, with each skill assessed on a band scale from 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert user).

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