IELTS Academic
Assesses English for higher education and certain professional-registration purposes. Academic Reading and Writing differ from General Training.
Exam overview
- Full name
- International English Language Testing System Academic
- Administering organization
- British Council, IDP IELTS, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Specialty
- English
- Exam type
- Qualification
- Jurisdiction or availability
- Global; recognition depends on destination and accepting organization
Costs and pass rates
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Preparing for IELTS Academic
Start with British Council, IDP IELTS, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment’s current exam outline and candidate guide. Confirm the exact exam, version, and jurisdiction before buying preparation.
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