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Get ready for your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test with our preparation resources.

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.

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

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.

Discover expert resources to help you prepare for your IELTS Academic test

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

In some countries we run trial IELTS test sessions at our official Test Centres, where test takers are invited to take part. Read on to find out more.

Build your test day confidence with IELTS preparation courses from the British Council. Offered both in our Teaching Centres and online, you can prepare your way, at a time to suit you.

Learn more about different ways to take the IELTS test.

Get to know the IELTS test with IELTS preparation videos from the British Council. Led by expert IELTS teachers, our videos offer valuable insights and tips to put you at ease for test day.

Got your IELTS test soon? Get ready with the official IELTS familiarisation test. Take the test for the full test experience, so you know exactly what to expect on test day.

These sample tests give you the opportunity to experience each section of the IELTS Academic exam; Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Take our free IELTS General Training practice test now and see your band score potential before the real exam

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

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

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

Find out about IELTS scoring and getting your results.

Explore test topics and skills with live online preparation sessions from the British Council. Led by expert IELTS teachers, we offer test guidance and advice to help you prepare with confidence.

Whichever IELTS for UKVI test you plan to take, explore sample questions from past papers to build your confidence for test day.

Accepted by more governments and organisations than any other English test, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) gets you anywhere. With the British Council, you'll get support at every step of your journey.