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 IELTS Academic 

The Academic version of IELTS measures English language proficiency needed for an academic, higher learning environment. The tasks and texts are accessible to all test takers, regardless of their subject matter.

IELTS Academic test format explained

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*The Listening and Speaking components are the same for both IELTS Academic and General Training versions. The Reading and Writing components differ.

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