IELTS Academic vs IELTS General

What is Academic IELTS and General IELTS?

Academic IELTS
General Training IELTS

IELTS Academic:

Higher education such as graduation, master’s or doctoral degree
Professional licences viz. a foreign company or organization requires that employee can demonstrate a certain level of English language proficiency

IELTS General Training:

Work permit or permanent residency
Migration to some English speaking country such as UK, Canada, Australia
Below degree level education such as college studies or vocational training
General ielts purpose