Preparation
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We’re here
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,Real help.
Real support.
Real people.
And real results.
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,Preparation
guide
04 Discover how IELTS can help
you succeed
05 IELTS preparation planner
06 Test format: IELTS Academic
or IELTS General Training?
07 How is IELTS scored?
08 Listening test: Question types and tips
11 Reading test: Question types and tips
15 Writing test: Question types and tips
20 Speaking test: Tips and advice
22 Official support to help you succeed
24 Test day tips to help you succeed
25 Receiving your results
26 Appendix — Assessment criteria
for each band score
, 04 IELTS Preparation Guide
Discover how IELTS
can help you succeed
IELTS is the world’s Computer-delivered IELTS: Real help for
Fast and flexible the real world
leading English test IELTS takes advantage of the best Our real-world assessment approach
for work, study and technology available through our option helps to prepare you for life beyond the
of computer-delivered Reading, Listening test. We offer real support from real people
migration, and we’re and Writing tests. With up to three test to set you up for success on the day and
here to support you sessions available per day, 7 days a week,
this approach offers you fast results and
we work together to build your language
skills. Whether your goal is study, a career,
to achieve your goals. more convenience and flexibility than the or migration, IELTS unlocks that ambition.
traditional paper-based tests.
Expert support to help
We offer extensive preparation Face-to-face Speaking you reach your goals
materials to build your skills tests to put you at ease
Our official IELTS experts can coach you
and combine technology with When it comes to speaking, we are proud through the process to help you succeed.
human-based testing to provide to still provide person-to-person testing Whether it be giving you feedback on
the best possible test conditions. in a comfortable, quiet room. Unlike official practice tests, answering your
a computer, you can trust a person questions in free Masterclasses, or
Respected and accepted to put you at ease, to pick up on your providing you with a personalised action
worldwide, IELTS prepares native accent and guide you towards plan — we’re here to help you boost
you for real-life success. your best performance. your score and achieve your goals.
“IELTS makes the world
a bigger, more open place
and it allowed me to become
a citizen of the world.”
Pavel Kachaolov
Analyst at a large
accounting firm
Available from more than
1,200 locations in 140 countries.
Scan the QR code to find out
test dates in your area and
test centres near you.
guide
We’re here
to help boost
your score.
,Real help.
Real support.
Real people.
And real results.
Help yo
u boos
your IE t
LTS sc
and pre ore
pare yo
real-wo u for
rld suc
cess.
,Preparation
guide
04 Discover how IELTS can help
you succeed
05 IELTS preparation planner
06 Test format: IELTS Academic
or IELTS General Training?
07 How is IELTS scored?
08 Listening test: Question types and tips
11 Reading test: Question types and tips
15 Writing test: Question types and tips
20 Speaking test: Tips and advice
22 Official support to help you succeed
24 Test day tips to help you succeed
25 Receiving your results
26 Appendix — Assessment criteria
for each band score
, 04 IELTS Preparation Guide
Discover how IELTS
can help you succeed
IELTS is the world’s Computer-delivered IELTS: Real help for
Fast and flexible the real world
leading English test IELTS takes advantage of the best Our real-world assessment approach
for work, study and technology available through our option helps to prepare you for life beyond the
of computer-delivered Reading, Listening test. We offer real support from real people
migration, and we’re and Writing tests. With up to three test to set you up for success on the day and
here to support you sessions available per day, 7 days a week,
this approach offers you fast results and
we work together to build your language
skills. Whether your goal is study, a career,
to achieve your goals. more convenience and flexibility than the or migration, IELTS unlocks that ambition.
traditional paper-based tests.
Expert support to help
We offer extensive preparation Face-to-face Speaking you reach your goals
materials to build your skills tests to put you at ease
Our official IELTS experts can coach you
and combine technology with When it comes to speaking, we are proud through the process to help you succeed.
human-based testing to provide to still provide person-to-person testing Whether it be giving you feedback on
the best possible test conditions. in a comfortable, quiet room. Unlike official practice tests, answering your
a computer, you can trust a person questions in free Masterclasses, or
Respected and accepted to put you at ease, to pick up on your providing you with a personalised action
worldwide, IELTS prepares native accent and guide you towards plan — we’re here to help you boost
you for real-life success. your best performance. your score and achieve your goals.
“IELTS makes the world
a bigger, more open place
and it allowed me to become
a citizen of the world.”
Pavel Kachaolov
Analyst at a large
accounting firm
Available from more than
1,200 locations in 140 countries.
Scan the QR code to find out
test dates in your area and
test centres near you.
