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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.
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New milestone for IELTS
IELTS test results are now accepted by more than 11,500 organisations across the globe.
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 Gerhard
The different papers in IELTS. Expert advise on how to achieve high score bands on IELTS.
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.
Test dayComputer-delivered IELTS test day flow
The Computer-delivered IELTS test has two different types of seating options
Test dayPaper-based IELTS test day flow
For the Paper-based IELTS test, the morning session will cover Listening, Reading and Writing parts. The Speaking text will be held in the afternoon.
Introducing IELTS Prepare
We are proud to announce the launch of IELTS Prepare – a one-stop-shop for all official IDP IELTS preparation materials.