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Boost your IELTS score
With IELTS, we give you more opportunities to keep advancing to the score you need. Discover flexible ways to study for your IELTS test. Let an official IELTS coach show you where you can improve. Your higher IELTS band score starts here!
Step 1
Get expert advice from an official IELTS coach. They’ll tell you the tips and tricks on how to ace IELTS.
Step 2
Apply what you have learnt and try the free IELTS practice tests
Step 3
Get test feedback and expert coaching. IELTS Assist will enhance your skills to improve your test performance.
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Why do we recommend this to you?
If you’ve done IELTS before, you know the test. You understand how it works, you speak the language, but you didn’t get the score you needed. Just like any other exam, preparation is key to success. We recommend that even native English speakers practise for IELTS before taking the test. The IELTS Masterclass is designed to help you display an advanced level of English. Our official IELTS experts will give you the tips and tricks to boost your score in the IELTS test.
Expert advice from an official IELTS coach
Presented by an IELTS expert, the free IELTS Masterclass will help you:
Why do we recommend this to you?
Once you’ve attended an IELTS Masterclass and received tips and tricks on what to do (and what not to do) to get a higher score. You also know what examiners are looking for. Now it’s a good idea to practice. During Step 1, you would have learnt an important tip for your Writing test: For example, you must write your answer in full; not in note form or bullet points. You should also arrange your ideas in paragraphs. Keep these tips in mind, and try a practice Writing (and Reading/Listening) test.
The IELTS free practice tests
In this step of your preparation you’ll get to:
Can you identify your strengths and weaknesses? Now that you know this, it’s time to move onto Step 3.
Why do we recommend this to you?
You’ve done Step 1 and Step 2. So you’ve learnt some of the tips and tricks on getting a higher score. Fantastic! Now it’s time for individual, expert advice from an official IELTS coach in Step 3. With IELTS Assist you will practise your Writing, Reading, or Speaking skills and receive a personalised action plan to improve your IELTS band score. Your feedback will tell you exactly where you can improve. This is not a free practice tool, but we recommend it because you will get an idea of your progress. Now you’re ready to book your test.
The IELTS free practice tests
In this step of your preparation you’ll get to:
What should you do if you need more practice or support?
If you need some more help getting ready for your test, there’re a few things we can do to help you.
More free practice
We want you to get your IELTS score the first time you sit your test. That’s why IELTS offers more free preparation than any other language test. When you’ve completed Steps 1, 2 and 3, you could have a look at IELTS Prepare. In this new hub, you will be able to access all the resources you need in one place. From articles, videos and webinars to expert assessments, online courses and practice tests, there's content on the IELTS Prepare hub for every type of preparation.
Need support?
If you are worried about your test, your preparation, or your results, let us know. Our webchat IELTS Customer Support team have all done an IELTS test before, so they can tell you from experience what it is like. If you prefer to speak with someone over the phone, get in touch with your local IELTS test centre. Of course, you can also get in touch with us via email.
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Watch nowBenefits of the IELTS Speaking test
We believe a face-to-face Speaking test is the most effective way of assessing your speaking skills and prompts a more lifelike performance.
- Private Speaking test rooms, free from noise and distraction
- We can repeat and rephrase a question for you
- We can match your pace and level of English
- We hear your accent
