Preparing for IELTS

Test takers who understand the format of IELTS are at an advantage. Make sure you’re familiar with how IELTS testing works.

Our free online IELTS practice tests with answers will help improve your listening, reading, writing and speaking IELTS exam performance.

Sign up and get access to our free weekly IELTS webinars and our brand new IELTS Study Pack!

Discover the great range of IELTS preparation courses and tutorials provided by the British Council to help prepare for your IELTS exam.

The IELTS Expert Live Sessions on Facebook give test takers the opportunity to interact with an IELTS teacher and ask questions about the test.

Use our range of practice materials to familiarise yourself with the IELTS on computer test and improve your English level.

Prepare for your IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (Academic) on computer test with free sample questions.

IELTS Progress Check is an official, online practice test. Completed tests are marked by IELTS trained and qualified markers and you will receive a Feedback Report including an indicative band score for each section of the test.

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Join our fully personalised online IELTS preparation course with IELTS experts. Combine online group or private live classes to maximise your score.

Our free IELTS apps allow you to learn English flexibly – wherever you are and whenever you want to prepare.

Read through these tips from past test takers to help improve your performance in all aspects of the test.

You can benefit from a wide range of IELTS preparation books and materials, created by some of the world’s leading English language specialists.

Your opportunity to retake a single skill and better your score.

The IELTS Trial Test is a practice test you can take at an official IELTS test centre.