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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.
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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.
PreparationCommon idioms and collocations to practise in IELTS Speaking
Expand your IELTS vocabulary and learn some of the most useful idioms and collocations!
PreparationWhat to wear for your IELTS Speaking test?
Is there a dress code for IELTS Speaking? Does your attire affect your score? Learn more about IELTS Speaking dress code.
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.
Test centreBeware of IELTS scams
There are people trying to sell IELTS certificates online. These are scams. Learn what to look for and why to avoid buying fake cetificates.
The 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.