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IDP or British Council: which is best for IELTS?
Choosing between IDP and British Council for IELTS? Learn about the differences in support, preparation tools, and overall experience.

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.

Why IELTS is more than just a key to help you study or work overseas
Use what you have learnt to accelerate your career. From unlocking better networking opportunities, here are the lifelong benefits the IELTS delivers!

IELTS: your key to a post-graduate visa (PGWP) in Canada
Fulfil the new PGWP language requirements with IELTS. Prepare for your test and apply for your Post-Graduate Work Permit in Canada with IDP.

IELTS Speaking: How to Improve My English Speaking Skills?
Is your accent affecting your clarity when speaking English? Enhance your pronunciation and fluency to ace your IELTS Speaking test with IDP's tips.

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.

IELTS for Canadian Student Visa: Which New Rules Apply
Find out the latest study permit news for Canada and how IELTS can help, from university to post-study.

Active Listening and Note-Taking Skills You Need for IELTS
Taking the IELTS Listening test? Learn how active listening and smart note-taking skills can boost your time management and the accuracy of your answers.

Minimum IELTS score to work in Ireland and get PR in 2025
Here are the various pathways and IELTS test band scores needed to work in Ireland and attain PR in the country. Discover the eligibility criteria today!

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.
