How much does the IELTS test cost?

For updated fees and pricing, please visit the dedicated test centres pages.

How often can I re-sit the IELTS test?

There is no limit on how many times you can retake the IELTS test. It is recommended you do additional study and preparation before retaking IELTS. Some test centres offer preparation courses and language classes. Contact your local test centre for more information.

I am a native speaker. Why do I need to take the IELTS test?

IELTS may be a requirement for entering your desired course in an educational institution. It is also used in many countries as a part of their migration assessment. If you are not sure as to why you might need to sit the IELTS test or about the score you need, contact the organisation you are applying to. They will be able to provide further information, including whether native speakers need to complete the IELTS test. Even if English is your primary language, you will still need to prepare for the test.

What band score do I need to study abroad?

The band score you need to study abroad is set by the institution to which you are applying and not by IELTS. The score needed to apply for a course may vary based on the institution or programme you want to apply for. If you are not sure which band score you need to apply for your desired course, check out our Who accepts IELTS page or double-check with the institution you wish to apply to.

What band score do I need to migrate abroad?

The band score you need to migrate to a particular country varies. Check our Who accepts IELTS page to check which band score you need.

Find out where IELTS can take you

IELTS is one of the leading high stakes English-language tests in the world for study, work, and migration. We are here to guide, support, and help you to achieve your goals. Your success is our goal. Rather than we tell about our services, let's hear from our test takers on how IELTS has been a part of their journey to success.

Hear tips and advice from test takers who have achieved their goals to study or work in a country, or to migrate to a whole new life in a different country. Our test takers advise you to prepare well, give quick tips about using the free and paid resources offered to you by IELTS. They also retell their test experiences, outlining the support they needed and the basic tips they followed to perform their best on a test day.

Read through their journeys and how IELTS has helped them achieve their work, study and migration goals. Get inspired and follow the lead to take IELTS successfully.