IELTS Academic vs General Training: Key Differences, Test Format & Scoring Guide

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  IELTS Academic vs General Training: The Ultimate Selection Guide IELTS Academic vs. General Training The Definitive Guide to Choosing the Right Exam for Your Future Home Hub Prep Hub Scoring Guide Study Plans The Ultimate Choice: Academic or General Training?[span_0](start_span) If you are planning to move, study, or work abroad in an English-speaking country, taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a major milestone[span_0](end_span). However, right at the start of your registration process, you will face an important decision: Should you choose IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training?[span_1](start_span) [span_1](end_span) Selecting the incorrect module can cost you time and registration fees, as institutions rarely accept one in place of the other. [span_2](start_span)While both modules evalua...
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