IELTS is available for people who need to demonstrate their English language proficiency for specific purposes. There are two formats of IELTS to choose from depending on your needs. You should take the Academic Training modules if you are planning to apply to an international university where English is the spoken language. The Academic Training modules are also used as a measure of professional language proficiency for educators, nurses, veterinarians, and other professionals. The General Training modules are more suitable if you want to work, live, or study at a secondary institution in an English-speaking country.

There is a new test called IELTS Life Skills for those applying for a UK visa. This test measures a test taker’s speaking and listening skills. More information on this immigrationspecific test can be found at www.ielts.org. ·