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If you want to study in the UK or apply for professional registration, you might need to take an IELTS for UKVI Academic test. It is a Secure English Language test (SELT) approved by the UK home office for visa applications to the United Kingdom.
The Academic for UKVI test is the same as the Academic test in terms of content, format, scoring and the level of difficulty. However, the UKVI test is only available at test centres who meet the administrative requirements outlined by the UK Home Office. Your Test Report Form (TRF) will also look slightly different if you take a IELTS for UKVI test.
IELTS UKVI Academic vs IELTS Academic
Although the test questions are the same, there are a few key differences:
Feature | IELTS UKVI Academic | IELTS Academic |
Visa use | ✅ Required for UK visa applications | ❌ Not valid for UK visa applications |
Test centre requirements | ✅ UKVI-approved centres only | Standard centres |
TRF format | ✅ Special UKVI-secured TRF | Standard TRF |
Accepted for study in UK | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (depending on visa type) |
💡 Tip: IELTS UKVI Academic is your safest choice if you're unsure about visa documentation requirements. It’s accepted for both study and immigration to the UK.
Who Needs to Take IELTS for UKVI Academic in Vietnam?
You should take the IELTS for UKVI Academic if:
You’re applying for a Student Visa (UK Student Route).
Your university or college in the UK has advised you to take the UKVI version.
You're required to prove English proficiency through a UK Home Office-approved test.
Even if your target UK university accepts regular IELTS, your visa application may still require IELTS UKVI. Always check both institutional and immigration requirements.
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