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What is IELTS? All You Need to Know About IELTS

Everything you need to know about the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - why it's important and which test is right for you.

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Who accepts IELTS?

IELTS is recognised by more than 12,500 organisations. Find out if your chosen organisation or university accepts IELTS.

Preparing for IELTS

Prepare with our free study materials. From practice tests to webinars and apps, this is where you'll find everything you need to prepare for your IELTS test day.

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Test day advice

How to manage your time effectively, stay calm under pressure, and get tips on each section of the test.

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IELTS Results: Access your scores faster than ever

Find out when your IELTS results will be ready, what they mean, and how to retake the test if you need to.

Teach IELTS

Learn how to become an IELTS Teacher and explore our resources for Teachers.