Basically IELTS defines as the International English Language Testing System. IELTS is a best course for improving your communication skills Like: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing Skills. IELTS is mainly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia.
The General course is basically to provide for who require for immigration Services, self employee in other foreign countries.
The Academic course is basically meant for higher studies in High Universities.