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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.
PreparationMake the most of your free access to this IELTS online preparation course
Booked your IELTS test with IDP? Get free access* to an online preparation course developed by Macquarie University. Make the most of this amazing offer!
PTE to IELTS Score Conversion Table (2026)
How do PTE-A scores compare to IELTS? Check the 2026 alignment between IELTS vs PTE scores by with the concordance table. View the official IELTS vs PTE scores.
Band scoresThe 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.
Band scoresThe 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.
Test dayMeet Ivy Feng: IELTS test taker to IDP’s global Digital Experience team
From a former IELTS test taker to a core member of IDP’s global Digital Experience team, Ivy’s journey is nothing short of inspirational.
Canada leads as most popular study destination for international students
Canada is known for its top-notch education system, prestigious universities with high graduate employability, and a culture of tolerance and diversity.
PreparationPTE have made changes to how they compare to IELTS. Will this impact you?
A recent Pearson report details that at an IELTS Band 7 to an IELTS Band 9, PTE-A test takers will need a higher score to be equivalent to IELTS.
Introducing IELTS Prepare
We are proud to announce the launch of IELTS Prepare – a one-stop-shop for all official IDP IELTS preparation materials.