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Beware of IELTS scams
There are people trying to sell IELTS certificates online. These are scams. Learn what to look for and why to avoid buying fake cetificates.
5 reasons why IELTS is the top-choice of test takers worldwide
What makes IELTS so popular? For over 30 years, students, aspiring migrants and jobseekers have placed their trust in IELTS.
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IDP Philippines Concludes First-Ever Virtual Agents Appreciation Night
IDP Philippines held their annual Agents Appreciation Night virtually for the first time last November 26, Thursday, at 4:30 p.m.
IDP and RA Gapuz Open Computer-Delivered IELTS Lab in Baguio City
IDP IELTS and RA Gapuz Review Center have teamed up to bring Computer-delivered IELTS (CD IELTS) to the “Summer Capital of the Philippines.”
Do I need to take IELTS Academic or General Training?
We take a closer look at the IELTS Academic test and the General Training test to help you decide which test is right for you.
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PreparationQuestion types in the IELTS Academic Writing test
Find out about the questions you might get in the IELTS Academic test. Add them to your study plan to ensure you succeed in your IELTS test.
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IELTS General Training Reading free practice questions
Get your IELTS preparation off on the right foot and add our free sample questions for General Training Reading to your IELTS study plan.
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Band scoresIELTS Speaking: AI vs face-to-face speaking with an examiner
Learn about the key advantages of taking your IELTS Speaking test face-to-face with a qualified IELTS examiner.
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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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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