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How to successfully book an IDP IELTS test
Find out how to book your IELTS test and key documents you need to successfully complete the process.

Do I need to take IELTS Academic or General Training?
We take a closer look at the IELTS Academic and General Training tests to help you decide which test is right for you.

Question types in the IELTS Academic Writing test
Find out about the questions you might get in the IELTS Academic test. Add them to your study plan to ensure you succeed in your IELTS test.

IELTS General Training Reading free practice questions
Get your IELTS preparation off on the right foot and add our free sample questions for General Training Reading to your IELTS study plan.

Skilled Independent Visa: Subclass 189
Know more about IELTS and Australia's popular Skilled Independent Visa: Subclass 189.

IELTS Speaking: AI vs face-to-face speaking with an examiner
Learn about the key advantages of taking your IELTS Speaking test face-to-face with a qualified IELTS examiner.

Australian Government increases the amount of regional migration visas
Want to move to Australia to study? Read more about the recent government changes to Australia’s regional migration plan and how it may affect you.

Apple Card’s artificial intelligence algorithm “sexist” says customer
What does it mean for English language testing, when machines are used for marking purposes? Read on to learn why IELTS Speaking test is still face-to-face.

English teacher Jay does IELTS on computer
English teachers don’t usually sit an English language proficiency test, right? So, what happens when experts do IELTS?

English teacher David does IELTS on computer
What happens when Experts do IELTS? Hear from David, an English teacher as he shares his experience with IELTS on computer test.