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Everyone takes the same Listening and Speaking tests. However, the IELTS Reading and Writing tests are different in the Academic and General Training tests.  \nIELTS Academic  \nListening*  \n(30 min + 10 min for transferring answer in paper-based) Four recorded monologues and conversations  \nReading* (60 min)  \n• Three long reading passages with tasks  \n• Texts may include diagrams, graphs or illustrations  \n• Texts are taken from books, journals, magazines and  \n• newspapers  \nWriting* (60 min)  \n• Task 1 : Summarise or explain a table, graph, chart or diagram at least 150 words  \n• Task 2: Short essay of at least 250 words  \nSpeaking* (11to 14 min)  \n• Face-to-face interview  \n• Includes short questions, speaking at length about a  \n• familiar topic and a structured discussion  \nIELTS General Training  \nListening*  \n(30 min + 10 min for transferring answer in paper-based) Four recorded monologues and conversations  \nReading* (60 min)  \n• Two articles are short factual texts, work-related or  \n• a topic of general interest  \n• One article is long text from book, journals, magazines  \n• and newspapers  \nWriting* (60 min)  \n• Task 1 : Write a letter or explain the situation at least  \n• 150 words  \n• Task 2: Short essay of at least 250 words  \nSpeaking* (11to 14 min)  \n• Face-to-face interview  \n• Includes short questions, speaking at length about a  \n• familiar topic and a structured discussion  \n*The Listening and Speaking components are the same for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training  \nIDP IELTS Thailand – a proud co-owner of IELTS 2  \nIELTS Price& Payment  \n\n| IELTS Type | Price |\n| --- | --- |\n| IELTS Regular (Paper / Computer) | 7,100 |\n| IELTS UKVI (Paper / Computer) | 7,710 |\n| IELTS Life Skills | 5,800 |\n\nPayment Options  \n1. Pay Online  \nBook your IELTS test at [https://my.ieltsessentials.com/](https://my.ieltsessentials.com/ and)[ and](https://my.ieltsessentials.com/ and) pay by either Visa or Master card  \n2. Pay in Person at IDP IELTS office in Bangkok by cash or credit card  \n􀁹 IDP Bangkok:  \n4th Floor, 313 C. P. Tower, Silom Rd, Bangrak, Bangkok  \n3. Pay via Promptpay (any bank in Thailand)  \n• Go to your bank application  \n• Select \"Promptpay\"  \n• Put IDP’s tax ID as the recipient. IDP’s tax ID is 0-1055-48146-49-1  \n*If you make payment via Promptpay,  \nPlease upload your payment slips online.  \nWe will confirm your payment and booking withing 1 working day.  \n3 IDP IELTS Thailand – a proud co-owner of IELTS  \nIELTS Test Date 2022  \n􀁹 IELTS on paper  \n􀁹 IELTS on computer  \nIELTS on computer have both IELTS Academic and General Training test in every session  \n\n|  | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Bangkok |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| IDP Test Centre\u003Cbr>(Silom) | UKVI Every Friday\u003Cbr>Regular Every Saturday-Thursday |  |  |  |  |  |\n| InterPass\u003Cbr>(Siam Square) | Every Thursday |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Paradigm\u003Cbr>(Chit Lom) | Every Sunday |  |  |  |  |  |\n| Chian","cbCaih1YvfHT2JtH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih1YvfHT2JtH","pdf",1343422,15,"English","# IELTS Types\n## Purpose of Taking IELTS\n## IELTS Regular and IELTS UKVI choice\n# IELTS Format\n## Skills tested: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking\n## IELTS Academic vs IELTS General Training\n# IELTS Price & Payment\n## Payment Options\n# IELTS Test Date 2021\n## IELTS on paper\n## IELTS on computer\n# IELTS Test Venues\n## Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mahasarakham, Korat, Khon Kaen, Phitsanulok, Hat Yai, Phuket\n# IELTS Preparation Tools\n## Online workshop webinars\n## Free online practice test\n## 30 days unlimited practice\n## In-house mock exam","[{\"question\":\"How are IELTS types categorized and what are the main purposes for taking IELTS?\",\"answer\":\"IELTS types are categorized by the purpose of taking IELTS, such as study and work/immigration. 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