IDP IELTS Authors

Helen Strange, Senior Licensed Immigration Adviser at [Aims Global Immigration and Education Services](https://www.aimsglobal.co.nz/ "AIMS Global"), has spent over a decade supporting migrants and employers to navigate New Zealand’s immigration system. Aims Global has assisted 18,000+ clients worldwide for 21 years, with a multilingual team operating from New Zealand and internationally.

IDP Staff is a team of experienced IELTS specialists, content experts, and writers dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your IELTS journey. With extensive experience in English language education and international student support, the team develops content to help you prepare with confidence. From test preparation strategies and skill-building advice to guidance on booking your test, understanding results, and improving your band score, IDP Staff ensures that every article and resource is aligned with official IELTS standards. Whether you're just starting your preparation or aiming to improve your score, content authored by IDP Staff is designed to give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to succeed.

Linda Alley is an IDP IELTS expert with more than 15 years' experience in English language education. She creates learning content for IELTS test takers and answers test preparation questions in IDP's IELTS Community. Linda has worked with students from all over the world, teaching both General and Academic English in schools, universities and businesses across Australia, Spain and the UK.