Booking the wrong module is a costly error. Here is a simple way to decide.
Choose by Your Goal
Academic is for university and professional registration. General Training is for migration and most work visas.
Where They Differ
Listening and Speaking are identical. Reading and Writing differ — General Writing Task 1 is a letter, Academic Task 1 is a chart description.
Quick Decision Checklist
- University abroad → Academic
- PR / immigration (Canada, Australia, UK) → General
- Professional licensing → usually Academic
Always confirm the exact module your institution or visa stream requires before booking.
Plan Your Preparation
Once you know your module, build a study plan around its specific Reading and Writing tasks rather than generic practice.
| Band | Level | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Expert | Full operational command of English |
| 7 | Good | Operational command, occasional inaccuracies |
| 6 | Competent | Generally effective command despite some errors |
| 5 | Modest | Partial command; copes with overall meaning |
