Find out where IELTS can take you

We are here to guide, support, and help you to achieve your work, study or migration goals. Your success is our goal, so rather than us telling you about our services, let's hear tips and advice from past test takers on how they prepared for their IELTS. Let them take you through their test experiences, outlining the support they needed and the basic tips they followed to perform their best on test day.

Read through their journeys and see how IELTS has helped them achieve their work, study and migration goals. Get inspired and follow the lead to take IELTS successfully.

How much does the IELTS test cost?

The Academic and General Training test fee is the same. You can contact your nearest test centre to find out the test fee for your country and in your local currency. The approximate cost of the test is $326 (+HST).

How often can I re-sit the IELTS test?

There is no limit on how many times you can retake the IELTS test. It is recommended you do additional study and preparation before retaking IELTS. Some test centres offer preparation courses and language classes. Contact your local test centre for more information.

I am a native English speaker, do I still need to take an IELTS test?

Whether you need an IELTS test or not depends on your reason to sit the test. If you are enrolling for higher studies/courses/training, the University/school/workplace might ask for an IELTS test score. As part of the migration process, you might have to provide the IELTS scores with your visa application.
We strongly recommend that even if you are a native English speaker, you prepare for the IELTS test and become familiar with the test format. Knowing what to expect on test day is essential, and if you are not familiar with the test you may make avoidable mistakes.

What band score do I need to study abroad?

The band score  you need  to  study abroad is set by the institution to which you are applying and not by IELTS.
The score needed to apply for a course may vary based on the institution or programme you want to apply for. If  you are  not sure which band score  you need to apply for your desired course,  check out our Who accepts IELTS page or double-check with the institution you wish to apply to. 