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Not sure which IELTS test to take? We can help you choose the best one for you!

The IELTS test can help you move around the world or get the job you always wanted, by certifying your level of English. The test you choose will depend on your objectives for taking it. Before registering, please confirm with the institutions that request the test what their requirements are.

At the British Council in Mexico, you can take four different types of IELTS tests: IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, IELTS for UKVI and IELTS for UKVI Life Skills. Each of these versions serves different purposes: academic, employment and immigration.

Below we explain each of our IELTS tests and their specific purpose so that you can decide which one is best for you:

Types of IELTS tests in Mexico

Estudiantes universitarios

IELTS Academic

The IELTS Academic test certifies your English language proficiency necessary for an academic and higher education setting.

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IELTS General Training

This test measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect both work and social situations.

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IELTS test format

IELTS on paper or computer

You can take your IELTS test on paper or computer at our official test centres in Mexico. In both cases you will take exactly the same IELTS exam, with the same content and structure. The only difference is that you can choose to write the answers on a computer or on paper, whichever suits you best.

IELTS Online

You can also choose to take your IELTS Academic test in Mexico remotely with IELTS Online.

Do you already know which exam to take?