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Find out how to reschedule or cancel an IELTS for UKVI test

IELTS for UKVI Life Skills is required to migrate to the UK via some visas, settlement or citizenship applications. We offer IELTS for Life Skills practice tests to help you prepare for test success.

Helpful IELTS test day guidelines for a smoother test-day experience.

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.

Learn more about different ways to take the IELTS test.

On rare occasions, there may be instances where you are unable to attend your test or are disadvantaged on the test day.

Find out how to reschedule or cancel a standard IELTS test

Our official British Council IELTS test centres can help if you have visual, hearing, speaking or learning difficulties.

Find out when you might need to take the IELTS test again and what options are available.

If you prefer to write by hand, Writing on Paper is available in selected locations. This option allows you to complete the Writing section by hand while taking the Listening and Reading sections on computer.

Find out how to reschedule or cancel a standard IELTS test

Improve your score by retaking one section of the test.

Find out what to do if you’re not happy with your score.

Learn more about how IELTS band scores are calculated and how examiners assess English skills in each section of the test.

Find out how to share your results with your school or potential employer.

Find out about IELTS scoring and getting your results.

Get all the preparation material you need for your IELTS test

Discover expert resources to prepare for your IELTS General Training test