IELTS preparation
The most widely accepted English test for study in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Ireland.
What is the IELTS?
International English Language Testing System. Students applying to English-taught programmes who need to show English proficiency, and visa applicants in countries that require an approved test.
Format
- ListeningRecorded conversations and talks with questions.
- ReadingThree long texts with a range of question types.
- WritingTwo tasks: describing visual information and an essay (Academic).
- SpeakingA face-to-face interview with an examiner.
Scoring
Each section is scored from 0 to 9 in half-band steps, and the overall band is the average.
Planning tips
- Take IELTS Academic for university admission unless told otherwise.
- Check whether your UK visa route needs IELTS for UKVI.
- Book your test so results arrive well before application deadlines.
Test formats and score requirements change. Check the latest details on the IELTS official site (opens in a new tab) before you book.
Not sure which test you need?
We’ll check the requirements for every university on your shortlist.
FAQs
Students applying to English-taught programmes who need to show English proficiency, and visa applicants in countries that require an approved test.
Each section is scored from 0 to 9 in half-band steps, and the overall band is the average.
Yes. We check which tests and scores your shortlisted universities and visa route accept, help you set a target score and plan your test date around application deadlines.
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