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Explore the benefits of choosing the British Council for your IELTS test

Each of the most popular English tests assesses all four language skills, but question types, test time and purposes differ. Find out more about how they compare with IELTS.

Find out more about the IELTS test

Learn about the test format, scoring system, types of IELTS tests, and what to expect on exam day so you can understand exactly how IELTS works.

Find out everything you need to know about our IELTS tests

Discover the difference between IELTS and TOEFL

IELTS is accepted by all major immigration authorities and can help you meet your visa requirements.

Access higher education and prepare for study with the IELTS Academic test

Find out which IELTS test is required for your course or student visa to study abroad.