If you are applying for a UK visa, you can also give an IELTS test approved for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) purposes known as IELTS for UKVI. UKVI stands for (UK Visa and Immigration).

IELTS is a test meant for anyone who wants to pursue an academic or professional career internationally. It includes IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. However, if you are applying for a UK visa, you can also give an IELTS test approved for UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) purposes known as IELTS for UKVI. This applies to everyone coming from a non-English-speaking country.

While there is no change in the content, format, or level of difficulty and scoring, IELTS for UKVI simply follows certain extra security protocols to ensure the authenticity of the test taker. Also, your Test Report Form (TRF) may look slightly different from the one given for IELTS Academic or General Training.

UKVI stands for (UK Visa and Immigration). The students from non-English speaking countries looking to study or work in the United Kingdom (UK) need to clear IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training)

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