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Preparation materials
Find Out About the IELTS Speaking Test Format
Discover what to expect in your IELTS Speaking test with our new video series and get tips on how to perform at your best on test day.
Find Out How Your IELTS Writing Test is Marked
Learn how to get your desired band score. Watch our video tutorials on IELTS Writing.
IELTS Prepare by IDP - Episode 1: Overview of IELTS
Taking IELTS but not sure where to start? Begin your preparation journey with our IELTS video podcast.
IELTS Academic and General free practice tests
Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers for Listening, Speaking, Writing and Reading.
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Listening
Prepare for the IELTS Listening section with podcasts, practice tests and other helpful tools.
Reading
Get ready for the IELTS Reading test with our extensive selection of articles, sample questions and other IELTS preparation resources.
Writing
Improve your IELTS Writing skills with our articles, videos, grammar quizzes and more.
Speaking
Master IELTS Speaking with our videos, question guides and other IELTS preparation materials.
Essential resources for IELTS preparation
IELTS preparation library
Explore all our IELTS preparation materials in one place, from articles to expert webinars.
IELTS band score descriptors
Learn how IELTS is scored and read the assessment criteria used by IELTS examiners.
Check who accepts the IELTS test
More than 12,500 organisations in over 150 countries accept IELTS as their test of choice.
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IELTS on computer sample tests
Experience the test format so you know what to expect on test day.
IELTS by IDP app
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Top frequently asked questions
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I’m stuck on band 6.5 in my IELTS Reading test. How can I improve?
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