AlexEJ Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 Hi there. My wife and I are planning to move to Aus. Our next step is to do the English test. I'm the main applicant and going over as an Electrician. IELTS Academic or General...? I know my wife also needs to write it. Anyone knows? The IELTS people said they are not allowed to tell me which one. Thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyIsland Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) It depends on your occupation. I believe Electricians, like most trades, only needs IELTS General I strongly recommend you write the Pearson PTE test instead as it is A lot easier Cheaper You can make a booking a few days ahead of time instead of weeks / months You can rewrite the next week instead of waiting weeks / months Edited June 4, 2019 by HappyIsland Occupation = Electrician Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyK Posted June 4, 2019 Report Share Posted June 4, 2019 Totally agree with Happyisland. We are going over on a 190 visa, my husband was the main applicant for Electrician. PTE for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_MOA Posted June 5, 2019 Report Share Posted June 5, 2019 I can confirm if you decide to sit the IELTS test (because the PTE ACADEMIC test is not as widely available) that you are only required to sit the GENERAL test. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacquers Posted June 17, 2019 Report Share Posted June 17, 2019 Don't do the IELTS unless you are very good at writing, they mark that section very strictly and chances of getting top marks are slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LekkerOuJan Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Do the PTE. IELTS is a scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrots Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 I found PTE Academic easier than IELTS General, where I missed the mark due to writing. However, I think I could have made it if I did the computer based test as I type much faster than I write. PTE is also better organised and has shorter lead times when it comes to booking. Some people struggle with the speaking part of the PTE, specifically pronunciation. My wife scored very low in the pronunciation part, even though there is nothing wrong with her English. She has a slight accent, but doesn't sound like Naas in the slightest. I strongly suggest you do a scored PTE practice test before you go that route. https://www.ptepractice.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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