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From computer test formats to how long it takes to receive your IELTS results, this guide breaks down what to expect throughout your IELTS test journey.

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Master the IELTS Writing test with our guide. From understanding scoring criteria to test-day strategies and IDP's resources, target band 9 with confidence.

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.

Speak up! How using English daily can boost your IELTS Speaking test
Improve your IELTS Speaking score with daily English practice. Explore tips, strategies, and IDP's resources to boost your speaking skills.

Complete guide to the IELTS Listening test
Complete guide to the IELTS Listening test

Your Ambition, Your Story, Your Award!
Tell us your story and you could receive one of eight USD $5,000 IDP IELTS Future Awards to help shape your future.

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.

Common myths: comparison of IELTS and other English proficiency tests
Myths about IELTS and other English proficiency tests

IELTS Speaking Test: X 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.
