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IELTS test dates 2026
The 2026 schedule for the paper-based IELTS test has been announced. Book now and get a head start on your preparation.
PreparationMake English Part of Your Everyday Life: Simple Tips to Get Started
Discover easy ways to make English a natural part of your everyday routine. Choose from fifteen ideas and three different English levels.
Test dayIELTS success stories - study and migration goals
Hear the success stories, tips and advice from past test takers. Learn how they achieved their work, study and migration goals with IELTS.
Enhancing IELTS essays with impactful examples
Explore expert strategies and tips for writing impactful essays and learn how to use examples effectively in your IELTS essays.
PreparationQuestion types in the IELTS General Training Writing test
If you need to take a General Training test, take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing.
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Your Ambition, Your Story, Your Award!
Tell us your story and you could receive one of eight USD $5,000 IDP IELTS Future Awards to help shape your future.
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PreparationQuestion types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.
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PreparationQuestion types in the General Training Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS General Training before sitting your test.
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PreparationIELTS Listening: What skills are you tested for and how useful are they in real life?
Your Listening test isn’t just a mandatory section of your overall IELTS test to get through, an essential life skill is being evaluated here!
9 myths about the IELTS Listening test you should not believe!
There is a lot of conjecture out there about the IELTS Listening test. In this article we debunk some common misconceptions.