Yes, your accent is not scored. What matters is pronunciation—that you are clear, easy to understand, and use correct intonation and stress. The examiner should not have to strain to understand you.

This depends on your goal. Academic is for higher education (university, college) or professional registration (e.g., doctor, nurse). General Training is for migration or work experience in English-speaking countries. Always check the requirements of the organisation you are applying to.

Practise using English in real-life situations and, crucially, focus on the language of your academic discipline or professional field. Because the test content is customised to your background and needs, the best preparation is to genuinely improve your English in those specific contexts.

You must fully address all parts of the task (Task Response/Task Fulfilment). For IELTS, adhere closely to the word count (e.g., over 150 words for Task 1, over 250 words for Task 2). For ISLPR, you will be given specific word count guidance (often around 400 words total for the 2-3 tasks). Quality and structure are more important than excessive length.

Yes. For paper-based IELTS, you can write on the question paper. For computer-based IELTS, you can use the on-screen note-taking feature. For ISLPR, you may take notes during the Reading and Listening tasks in the interview.