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Canada expands Student Direct Stream in the Americas
Faster study permit applications option is now available to students in seven Caribbean, Central and South American countries.
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New milestone for IELTS
IELTS test results are now accepted by more than 11,500 organisations across the globe.
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Free vaccinations for international students in England
All international students aged 18 and above eligible under the scheme.
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Free access to IELTS online preparation course
Book your IELTS test with a participating test centre and get free access to an online preparation course for 30 days.
PreparationThe A to Z of IELTS: F is for Free Preparation Material
At IDP, we offer a wide variety of free preparation materials and information to help test takers improve their chances in their upcoming test.
PreparationThe A to Z of IELTS: E is for Essays
Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.
Test taker experienceMeet Ivy Feng
From a former IELTS test taker to a core member of IDP’s global Digital Experience team, Ivy’s journey is nothing short of inspirational.
Introducing IELTS Prepare
We are proud to announce the launch of IELTS Prepare – a one-stop-shop for all official IDP IELTS preparation materials.
IELTS Online Practice Test
Check how you are progressing with your IELTS preparation by completing an online practice test - IELTS Progress Check.
How to successfully book an IDP IELTS test
Find out how to book your IELTS test and key documents you need to successfully complete the process.