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Find out more about studying in Europe

Check out which organisations accept IELTS and which score you need.

Explore how IELTS compares to the Pearson Test of English

Discover IELTS for transnational education, your first step toward earning an international degree without leaving home.

IELTS is the world’s most widely recognised English language test, so it’s a great choice if you want to pursue career opportunities abroad.

Learn more about how IELTS measures your English ability in four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. 

IELTS is the world’s most trusted English test for university admission, work visas and migration.

Find out how to reschedule or cancel a standard IELTS test

The IELTS partners offer a number of scholarships to support outstanding test takers on their learning journey

IELTS on computer offers test takers a modern and convenient IELTS experience.

Find out how to reschedule or cancel a standard IELTS test

Improve your score by retaking one section of the test.

IELTS is the world’s most popular English test for higher education and moving abroad. Find out more about the exam's benefits.

We offer comprehensive resources which will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach IELTS.

Free IELTS teaching resources and lesson plans from the British Council to support your classroom preparation

A collection of free lesson plans to help you familiarise students with IELTS and prepare them for their Listening test.

Becoming an IELTS teacher can help you develop your English teaching career and improve your employment prospects

Our collection of free lesson plans to help you familiarise students with IELTS and prepare them for their Reading test.

our collection of free lesson plans to help you familiarise students with IELTS and prepare them for their Writing test

Our collection of free lesson plans to help you familiarise students with IELTS and prepare them for their Speaking test.