First, the IELTS test type

IELTS is divided into three categories:

1, general IELTS test

2. The IELTS test for British visas and immigrants (UKVI).

3. IELTS Life and Skills Test

(1) IELTS test (that is, general IELTS test)

The general IELTS test is divided into academic class (Class A) and training class (Class G).

These two tests consist of four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Among them, Class A and Class G use the same test questions for listening and speaking, and different test questions for reading and writing.

Class A: Suitable for studying abroad and applying for undergraduate, postgraduate or above. If you want to go to the UK for an undergraduate or master's degree, you need to provide a class A IELTS score.

G: For non-academic purposes, such as going to work in the UK or receiving training and non-diploma courses, immigrants can provide G scores as required.

(2) the IELTS test (UKVI) for British visas and immigrants.

The IELTS test for British visas and immigrants aims to meet the special examination requirements stipulated by the UK Visa and Immigration Service (UKVI). The content, form, difficulty, examiner and grading standard of this test are the same as those of the existing IELTS test. Only the test transcripts will be slightly different, which will show that the candidates are taking the IELTS test for British visas and immigrants.

③ IELTS Life and Skills Test

Test candidates' oral English and listening level, which is divided into two levels: CEFR (European * * * same frame of reference) A 1 and B 1. The examination aims to meet the requirements of the UK Visa and Immigration Service (UKVI) for UK-specific visa applications. CEFR is an international standard, which is mainly used to measure the proficiency of language learners in using a certain language.

A 1 level, which is applicable to British visa applications for spouses and visiting relatives. The difficulty is equivalent to english introduction Grade 1 defined by NQF.

Grade B 1, applicable to: naturalization, British permanent residence visa application, and the difficulty is equivalent to the english introduction Grade III level defined in the British National Qualification Framework (NQF).

Second, the difference between IELTS and UKVI.

In fact, UKVI's IELTS is exactly the same as the general IELTS in content, form, difficulty, examiner and grading standard. However, compared with the ordinary IELTS test, fewer people choose UKVI. Mainly in the following aspects:

1, different levels of security monitoring

The British Visa and Immigration Service will join the supervision of the examination security level. In order to meet the requirements of the British Visa Immigration Office for security monitoring, IELTS test sites for UKVI will be hosted, and its security monitoring technology and level will be higher.

2. Different test sites

At present, there are many IELTS test sites in Chinese mainland, but few UKVI test sites. However, there will be new test sites in various places one after another. Please pay attention to IELTS Chinese official website news for specific test site information.

3. Different costs

Ordinary IELTS: 2020 yuan;

UKVI IELTS: 2070 yuan;

IELTS Life Skills Test: 1550 yuan;

3. What kind of IELTS should I take?

Take studying abroad as an example. If students can go directly to the UK to study for undergraduate, master and doctoral degrees, if the school does not require it, they can take the general IELTS.

But if the partner wants to take non-academic courses, such as middle school, junior college, preparatory course, language course, undergraduate preparatory course, freshman diploma course, master preparatory course and so on. You need to take UKVI IELTS.

It should be noted that both ordinary IELTS and UKVI IELTS can apply for ordinary classes, but ordinary IELTS cannot apply for language classes.

In other words, if a student takes the general IELTS first, but his score does not meet the requirements of the school offer, and he wants to take a language class, then he needs to take the UKI IELTS again.

4. What about the IELTS test? Tip?

1. It is very convenient to take the IELTS test in China, but it is recommended to register at least 1~2 months in advance due to the limited number of test places!

2. Is the IELTS exam fee always available? Silent? From the point of view of saving money, the price increase should be passed as soon as possible.

The above is what Ivy League information shares for you. More information about taking the IELTS test will be shared with you in time, so please pay attention!