Academic vs General Training

Understand the differences between IBLTS Academic and IBLTS General Training tests to choose the right one for your goals.

Key Difference

Academic is for higher education and professional registration, while General Training is for migration and work experience.

Comparison Table

Feature IBLTS Academic IBLTS General Training
Purpose Higher education, professional registration Migration, work experience, secondary education
Reading Section Academic texts from books, journals, magazines Everyday materials (ads, notices, company handbooks)
Writing Section Describe graphs/charts + academic essay Letter writing + essay on general topic
Listening & Speaking Same for both tests
Scoring Same 9-band scale
Test Duration 2 hours 45 minutes
Recognition Universities, professional bodies Government agencies, employers

IBLTS Academic

Choose Academic if you plan to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, or for professional registration in fields such as medicine, nursing, engineering, or teaching.

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IBLTS General Training

Choose General Training if you're migrating to Bangladesh, applying for secondary education, or gaining work experience in an English-speaking environment.

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