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IELTS announces at-home testing option
Test takers around the world will have the option to take their secure test online when IELTS Online launches in early 2022.
News
New Brunswick launches permanent residency pathway for international students
New Brunswick graduates will be be eligible to apply for permanent residency beginning in April 2022.
VocabularyThe A to Z of IELTS: H is for Hyperboles
Hyperboles are often used by native speakers and you may want to consider using them in your IELTS Speaking test as a way of enhancing your band score.
CoachingThe A to Z of IELTS: G is for Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Grammatical range and accuracy is one of the key assessment criteria in the IELTS test. In this article we take a closer look at what exactly it constitutes.
IELTS entry scores
Planning to sit an IELTS exam for studying abroad or migration? Here's what you need to know about minimum entry scores.
PreparationThe A to Z of IELTS: F is for Free Preparation Material
At IDP, we offer a wide variety of free preparation materials and information to help test takers improve their chances in their upcoming test.
PreparationThe 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.
CoachingHigh score band advise from IELTS expert Simon
Success in IELTS? Making a dream come true needs a long term view!
CoachingHigh score band advise from IELTS expert Mark
8 of the most common IELTS errors and some easy ways to avoid them.
CoachingHigh score band advise from IELTS expert Gerhard
The different papers in IELTS. Expert advise on how to achieve high score bands on IELTS.