When you’re a busy IELTS test taker, choosing the right study materials can be a challenge.
If you look up ‘IELTS preparation’ online, you’ll find over a million results.
With so many options available, how do you know which ones to trust? And how can find resources that match your English level?
To help you find the IELTS prep materials that suit you best, we’ve created an English self-assessment tool.
Get an estimation of your current English level and receive IELTS tips and resources based on your English language ability. We’ll also share recommendations on how to increase your band score.
How it can help you
The English self-assessment tool is a short, free online test that shows you what to expect in the IELTS test. Experience the kinds of questions you might encounter in IELTS Listening and Reading. Learn what you’re doing well and what needs more focus before test day.
Your results help us support you where you are. We’ll show you what you can do next to get ready for the IELTS test.
What you can do with the English self-assessment tool:
Familiarise yourself with IELTS question types.
Find out your strengths and areas to improve.
Receive study recommendations based on your results.
Discover customised IELTS preparation materials endorsed by IDP
Get tips on how to increase your IELTS band score.
IELTS preparation resources include articles, videos, podcasts and practice questions.

How it works
The English self-assessment tool includes 20 questions, designed to check your listening and reading skills.
We recommend that you allow about 25 minutes to complete the test. Just like in the real IELTS Listening test, you’ll only hear the audio once. But for the Reading questions, you can take as long as you like to read through the texts and answer the questions.
The results will show you what skills you can build before you take IELTS. You’ll get study tips and IELTS preparation materials that match this.
The English self-assessment tool meets you where you are in your English language journey. Save time by receiving study resources that are right for you.
More people succeed with IELTS because we give you the preparation support to help you get that score you need.
We’ll help you get on with your new life – and help make sure it’s a success.
Ready to take the next steps in your IELTS preparation?
Try the English self-assessment tool today.
