Is there confusion about IELTS test names or requirements for New Zealand, and can you clarify them for a Master's?

Yes, there is often confusion about IELTS test types and their requirements for New Zealand.

- IELTS Academic is required for university admissions, including master's programs.
- IELTS General Training is mainly for migration, work, or non-degree training and is not accepted for university entry.
- Typical master's programs require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0. Some fields may have higher requirements.
- IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.
- While New Zealand visas may accept IELTS General Training, universities almost always require IELTS Academic.

For your master's application in New Zealand, take the IELTS Academic test and check your target program’s specific score requirements.