Prepare for your IELTS test

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Prepare for your IELTS test with a range of free resources from the British Council. Below you’ll find videos and online lessons, as well as preparation books, face-to-face courses, seminars and workshops. Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

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IELTS workshop

Our one-day IELTS workshop familiarises you with the IELTS test format. By knowing what the test involves you will be able to perform more confidently on the day.

IELTS preparation course

Our IELTS preparation courses will help you get the score you need.

IELTS one day preparation courses

Do you want to maximise your performance in each part of the IELTS test? The British Council offers IELTS preparation workshops to help you do so.

Free IELTS preparation apps from the British Council

No matter where and when you want to prepare for your IELTS test - with our free preparation apps you can do it anywhere, anytime!

Free IELTS Practice Tests

Take advantage of our free practice tests to get the IELTS score you need. If you prefer to practice offline, download the tests, blank answer sheets, transcripts and answers from the introductory pages.

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IELTS preparation materials

We particularly recommend our IELTS preparation materials to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

Free IELTS Video Tutorials

Prepare for your IELTS test with our videos.