Academic or General Training – depending on whether you want to study, work, or migrateoverseas. IELTS® test consists of four sub-tests: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Allstudents take the same listening and speaking tests but there are different reading and writingtests for the Academic and General modules.The scores are on a scale of 1 to 9 and are valid for two years. The test is offered 48 times ayear, usually on Saturdays or Thursdays. The IELTS® measures your ability to use andunderstand English at the university level and evaluates how well you combine your listening,

reading, speaking and writing skills to perform academic tasks Registration for the IELTS® requires a valid passport.