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IELTS Counselling service packages

You will get the chance to get the optimum support from our IELTS counsellors who will guide and advise you on how to best prepare for your exam to achieve your desired score.

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, and Speaking and Writing Practice Test . Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

Free online course: Road to IELTS

Get free, unlimited access to Road to IELTS – Last Minute Course - the best possible preparation for your IELTS test.

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Online IELTS Advantage sessions

Make sure you're familiar with how IELTS testing works by attending any of our free Online IELTS Advantage sessions.

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.

Free online course: Understanding IELTS

This online course connects you with other students to share experiences and tips. It will take you through every stage of the IELTS test, with advice from our team of IELTS educators along the way.

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!

IELTS books

We have a wide range of IELTS preparation books, created by some of the world’s leading English language specialists.

IELTS videos

Prepare for the IELTS test with our videos. We provide you with tips, strategies and advice that can help you improve your score.

IELTS preparation courses

By attending our 32 hour IELTS Preparation course, you will study strategies for all four parts of the IELTS test and improve your chances of achieving the score you need.

IELTS speaking and writing practice test

Register now for an IELTS writing or speaking practice test and we’ll help to evaluate your performance and advise on where you need to improve.