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Canada expands Student Direct Stream in the Americas

Faster study permit applications option is now available to students in seven Caribbean, Central and South American countries.

14 July 2021
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New milestone for IELTS

IELTS test results are now accepted by more than 12,000 organisations across the globe.

13 July 2021
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Free vaccinations for international students in England

All international students aged 18 and above eligible under the scheme.

30 June 2021
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Free access to IELTS online preparation course

Book your IELTS test with a participating test centre and get free access to an online preparation course for 30 days.

29 September 2020
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The A to Z of IELTS: E is for Essays

Preparing for IELTS Writing? Read this article on the different types of essays you are likely to encounter in the test.

25 August 2021
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Introducing IELTS Prepare

We are proud to announce the launch of IELTS Prepare – a one-stop-shop for all official IDP IELTS preparation materials.

02 July 2021
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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.

23 April 2021
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How to successfully book your IELTS test

Find out how to book your IELTS test and key documents you need to successfully complete the process.

01 July 2020
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Prepare for IELTS with IELTS Progress Check

Prepare for the IELTS test with Progress Check, the only official IELTS practice test, and receive indicative band scores.

25 June 2020
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Question 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.

17 March 2020
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