IELTS is an English proficiency test accepted for educational institutions in English-speaking countries and for immigration applications. IELTS is offered in two different modes: Academic and General Training.
IELTS Academic is a format used when students apply for university or postgraduate programs. IELTS General Training is often used for immigration applications and to measure language skills for work or everyday life.
Each skill is scored out of 9 and these scores are added together to create an overall IELTS score. The overall IELTS score is given on a scale from 9 to 1. Both exams are internationally recognized and useful tools for measuring English language skills. Which exam you choose will depend on your goals and the requirements of the program or institution you are applying to.