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IDP and Australasia Immigration Assistance open the first IELTS on Computer lab in General Santos City
IDP Education and Australasia Immigration Assistance partnered to open the first ever IELTS on Computer lab in General Santos City on September 21, 2024.

Minimum IELTS score to study in Australia universities in 2025
Looking to study in Australia? Here are the IELTS score requirements you need to attain to enter your dream university.

IELTS Speaking Part 1: Acing the initial conversation with confidence
Master IELTS Speaking Part 1 with these tips! Discover expert strategies and tips to ace the initial conversation with confidence.

IELTS Academic or General Training: which one's for you?
Navigate your IELTS journey with confidence and explore the differences between Academic and General Training tests. Learn how IDP can be of help.

Why IELTS Speaking is difficult – how to ace it
Acing your IELTS speaking test isn’t tough, here’s a roadmap to guide you through the pitfalls and how to overcome them!

Applying for your Australian student visa: this is how IELTS can help
Find out how a good IELTS score matters for student visa applications in Australia so you can make the most of the new MD111 rules.

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.

Navigating Beyond the Intermediate English Language Learning Hurdle
So you’ve learnt the basics of English, but are not quite fluent yet? Here are some effective strategies to overcome this plateau.
PreparationIELTS Academic Writing free practice questions
Download our free Academic Writing sample question and familiarise yourself with the questions you might get on test day.

IELTS Speaking Test: 8 Things to Avoid Saying and Doing
Could these topics and questions be hurting your score in the IELTS Speaking test? Get these tips from IDP.
