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Concerned about a delayed or withheld IELTS result? Here's what you need to know
If your IELTS result is delayed or withheld. Rest assured — we're here to help explain why this may happen, what it means, and what you can do next.

IELTS General Training Writing free practice questions
Use our free sample questions for General Training to assess your English-language skills and learn where you need to improve.

Question types in the IELTS Speaking test
Get familiar with the questions you might encounter in an IELTS Speaking test to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

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

Question types in the Academic Reading test
Make sure you familiarise yourself with the questions you might get in IELTS Academic before sitting your test.

How IELTS and IDP help students achieve their dreams of studying abroad
Learn how IELTS and IDP have helped students study abroad. Read our test-taker reviews and get expert tips for achieving top results.

Question types in the IELTS General Training Writing test
If you need to take a General Training test, take a closer look at the questions you might see in IELTS Writing.

IELTS preparation: step-by-step guide to improving English language skills
Unlock IELTS success with our step-by-step preparation guide. Start improving your English vocabulary and confidently ace the test. Read more.

IELTS Listening: What skills are you tested for and how useful are they in real life?
Your Listening test isn’t just a mandatory section of your overall IELTS test to get through, an essential life skill is being evaluated here!

IELTS success stories - study and migration goals
Hear the success stories, tips and advice from past test takers. Learn how they achieved their work, study and migration goals with IELTS.