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Canada set to lift border restrictions
The wait is over. Canada is ready to welcome back international travellers. Book your IELTS test now.
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Canada expands Student Direct Stream in the Americas
Faster study permit applications option is now available to students in seven Caribbean, Central and South American countries.
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New milestone for IELTS
IELTS test results are now accepted by more than 11,000 organisations across the globe.
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Introducing IELTS Prepare
We are proud to announce the launch of IELTS Prepare – a one-stop-shop for all official IDP IELTS preparation materials.
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Free vaccinations for International students in England
All international students aged 18 and above eligible under the scheme.
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IELTS entry scores
Planning to sit an IELTS test for studying abroad or migration? Here's what you need to know about minimum entry scores.
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Common IELTS mistakes (part 2): Writing
In part 2 of this series, we look at some common mistakes test takers make in the Writing component of the IELTS test.
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Common IELTS mistakes (part 1): Dealing with figures
In this article, we look at common mistakes test takers make when dealing with numbers and figures.
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Meet Ivy Feng
From a former IELTS test taker to a core member of IDP’s global Digital Experience team, Ivy’s journey is nothing short of inspirational.
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Covid-safe IELTS testing continues in Australia
In Australia, IELTS testing continues to go ahead with additional precautions.