IELTS is of two types:
IELTS Academic
The IELTS Academic test has been developed if you wish to study at a university or college as an undergraduate or postgraduate student or join or gain entry into a professional institution.
IELTS General Training
You may need the IELTS General Training test for entry into secondary education, a college or education training center, or to migrate to an English-speaking country.
IELTS Syllabus 2022 – An Overview
| IELTS Test Component | Brief Description | Time Duration |
| Listening (Same for Academic and General Training) | Four sections, 40 questions | 30 minutes |
| Reading (Different for Academic and General Training) | Three sections, 40 questions | 60 minutes |
| Writing (Different for Academic and General Training) | Two tasks(questions) | 60 minutes |
| Speaking (Same for Academic and General Training) | Three-part (one-on-one interview) | 11-14 minutes |