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Staying informed of what to expect on test day and putting the tips and advice here into practice will lead to IELTS success!

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Validity of IELTS

19 January 2023
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Minimum IELTS Score Requirements for the UK

07 July 2022
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Australia re-opens to international students! Have you booked your IELTS test?

21 April 2022
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IELTS or PTE for migration
16 April2023

IELTS or PTE: Which test is best for migration?

Looking to move overseas for work or migration? Here are a few reasons why you might want to consider IELTS over PTE.

learn more about grammar for IELTS
03 April2023

Grammar for IELTS

There are many different grammar rules to consider when writing in English. It's possible to make mistakes, and some mistakes occur more frequently than others.

IELTS Preparation Course
30 March2023

IELTS Preparation Course

Learn about each IELTS question type in each test section with our free IELTS preparation course.

IDP IELTS webinar series for teachers
31 January2023

IELTS webinar series for teachers

Come along to our live Train the Trainer Webinar Series on IELTS Writing!

Validity of IELTS
19 January2023

Validity of IELTS

Find out how long is the validity of the IELTS, the IELTS validity duration for different countries and how to check the validity of an IELTS certificate.

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21 December2022

Should I take IELTS Academic or General Training for immigration?

Unsure which IELTS test type to opt for? Fret not! We go through several scenarios and the most appropriate test type to choose in our article.

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21 December2022

Don't overdo it: How to ace your IELTS Speaking test

From steering clear of over-rehearsing to focusing on your experience, take a look at these 6 useful tips to ace your IELTS Speaking test.

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20 December2022

Don’t overthink during your IELTS test - 7 tips you must know!

From letting go of perfectionism to making full use of IELTS flexibility, here are 7 useful tips to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

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19 December2022

Coaching vs Self study - IELTS Preparation 101

When it comes to your preparation, there are different approaches to take, such as self-study or undergoing a prep course.

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19 December2022

3 parts of IELTS Speaking, and what to look out for!

In this article, let us take you through the three different parts of the IELTS Speaking test and how to ace it with flying colours.

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