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Achieving goals with IELTS
Read how IELTS helped Wei Kato on his journey from leaving China in the 1980s to become a course instructor in Australia.
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Minimum IELTS score to work in Australia and get PR in 2026
Here are the necessary IELTS scores you must attain in order to work and attain permanent residency in Australia.
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Minimum IELTS score to work in New Zealand and get PR in 2026
Here are the necessary IELTS scores for your visa application to work, live and even migrate to New Zealand. Check out our comprehensive list here.
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Minimum IELTS score to work in Ireland and get PR in 2026
Here are the various pathways and IELTS test band scores needed to work in Ireland and attain PR in the country. Discover the eligibility criteria today!
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Minimum IELTS score to work in the USA and get PR in 2026
Here’s what you must score in your IELTS test to be eligible for PR and to work in the United States.
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IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
Use our free sample questions for General Training to assess your English-language skills and learn where you need to improve.
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Test dayIELTS success stories - study and migration goals
Hear the success stories, tips and advice from past test takers. Learn how they achieved their work, study and migration goals with IELTS.
PreparationQuestion types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.
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Australia raises student enrolment cap in 2026: more opportunities for Southeast Asian students
Australia has announced its 2026 target to enroll more international students from Southeast Asia. Now’s the time to take your IELTS to study in Australia.
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