IELTS General Training Auckland

Q: What band do I need for Skilled Migrant?

The current 6-point Skilled Migrant Category requires IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) as a threshold. Higher bands do not earn extra points under the 6-point system. The same threshold covers Straight to Residence, Work to Residence, AEWV, Care Workforce, and Transport Sector Residence.

Who IELTS General is for

General Training is the right IELTS version if your pathway to New Zealand is immigration rather than study. It uses workplace and social English — no academic essays or graph descriptions.

Skilled Migrant Category — current 6-point system requires IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) as a threshold; higher bands do not earn extra points
Partnership visa applications — where English competency is being demonstrated
AEWV (Accredited Employer Work Visa) — some role categories
Work-to-Residence pathways — green list and specific occupations
Training visa applications where required

For NZ university admissions or professional registration, see IELTS Academic.

How we prepare you

Our tutors know exactly how Immigration NZ uses IELTS bands — we coach to the actual threshold for your visa, with a safety cushion across every section so you don't fall short on a single band.

Letter-writing templates for every common scenario
Everyday reading comprehension under time pressure
Band 7+ essay structures for Writing Task 2
Speaking fluency with human-examiner practice
Full mock tests with detailed band-by-band feedback

IELTS General

IELTS General Training

Migration-focused prep for Skilled Migrant, partnership, and work visa pathways. Letter templates and band 7+ strategies.

15 DaysBand 7+Max 30/class

$800 NZD

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Common questions

Which visas accept IELTS General?

IELTS General is accepted for NZ Skilled Migrant Category, partnership visas, work-to-residence pathways, and training visas. It's not for university admissions — use IELTS Academic for that.

What band do I need for Skilled Migrant?

The current 6-point Skilled Migrant Category requires IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) as a threshold. Higher bands do not earn additional points under the 6-point system. The same threshold covers Straight to Residence, Work to Residence, AEWV, Care Workforce, and Transport Sector Residence.

How hard is the letter writing task?

Writing Task 1 in General Training is a letter — formal, semi-formal, or informal. Our course covers templates for every common scenario including complaints, requests, apologies, and recommendations.

Can I take IELTS General for university?

No. NZ universities require IELTS Academic. Use General only for immigration pathways.

See our IELTS for Skilled Migrant guide or explore the ProVisas pathway for visa support after your score.

IELTS General Training for NZ Immigration

Who IELTS General is for

How we prepare you

15 days. Band 7+.

IELTS General Training

Common questions

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