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Prepare for Your IELTS Test

Make sure you are ready to demonstrate your English language skills. IDP IELTS offers an extensive menu of IELTS preparation resources, many of which are absolutely free of cost! Browse through the Prepare for IELTS section on our website to learn more about the complimentary prep tools that you can take advantage of.

Here are some additional tips to help you prepare for success:

Register as soon as possible

When you feel you are ready to take the test, register for a test date with an IDP IELTS centre. We have over 100 test locations in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and more! The number of test takers who can take the test on a particular date is limited, so it is best to plan ahead and register as soon as possible. You will need to pay the test fee when you register.

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Understand the test format

Familiarise yourself with the format of the test by reviewing the content of the test, as well as the question and task types for each section. It’s also important to read through the IELTS rules and regulations. These are laid out in the Notice to Candidates and Declaration which are included in the application form.

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Consider a preparation course

If you would like assistance with test preparation, IELTS centres and language schools offer IELTS preparation courses. You don’t have to attend a preparation course, but many test takers find that doing so helps them improve their performance. Talk to your local IELTS test centre to find out more.

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Access free IELTS prep resources

IDP IELTS offers a variety of complimentary resources to help you prepare and succeed in the test. From online webinars to downloadable practice tests and weekly blogs offering advice and information, we have it all. Subscribe to the monthly IELTS Candidate Newsletter to learn more.

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Buy official IELTS practice materials

You may find it helpful to do a practice test. IELTS has developed two sets of official practice materials, designed to help you understand the test format and the types of test questions.

Both volumes of the practice materials offer samples of the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests with sample answers and examiner comments. The CD in Vol. 1 offers samples of the Listening test and the DVD in Vol. 2 shows test takers taking the Speaking test. These are the only IELTS practice materials endorsed by the IELTS partners. You can purchase official IELTS sample materials from Cambridge University Press (click on the links above), or from an IELTS test centre.

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Practice with sample test questions

Completing sample test materials is helpful in preparing for your test. These will give you an idea of what to expect in the Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IELTS?

IELTS is a test of English Language proficiency recognised by more than 10,000 organisations including educational institutions, employers, professional associations and governments, in more than 140 countries around the world.

How long is my IELTS score valid for?

IELTS results are valid for two years.

What is the IELTS Academic test?

The IELTS Academic test is for people applying for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment. It reflects some of the features of academic language and assesses whether you are ready to begin studying or training.

What is the IELTS General test?

The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.

How do I book/register for my test?

Most IELTS test centres offer a convenient online booking system, which can even be completed on your phone. To complete your registration, you will need to upload a clear colour scan or photo of your passport and use your credit card to finalise payment. Click here [https://ieltsamericas.com/take-ielts/find-a-test-location/] to start the booking process. To register in person, please contact your closest test centre to learn more.

How much does it cost?

There is no difference in cost for the Academic and General Training tests. Please check with your closest centre to confirm local pricing. To find a test centre near you: [https://ieltsamericas.com/take-ielts/find-a-test-location/]

When can I take IELTS?

IELTS is available on 48 fixed dates a year – up to four times a month on Thursdays and Saturdays, depending on local demand. To view the 2018 IELTS calendar, go to [https://ieltsamericas.com/take-ielts/find-a-test-location/]

Where can I take IELTS?

IDP IELTS offers testing in over 100 locations across Latin America. Find a test centre near you: [https://ieltsamericas.com/take-ielts/find-a-test-location/]

What if I am absent or sick on the day of my test?

Absence on test day with no prior notice means that you will lose your full test fee. However, if you are unable to attend due to a serious medical condition and provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date, you can receive a refund minus the local administrative cost. Please contact your test centre for complete information.

What if I need to postpone or cancel my application?

In general, if you postpone or cancel your application more than 5 weeks before the test date, you will receive a refund minus an administration charge. If you postpone or cancel within 5 weeks of the test date, you will be charged the full fee unless you have a medical reason. If you provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date, you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost. For complete information, please contact the test centre where you booked your test.

What can I take into the examination room?

You must bring the same identification document that you used on the IELTS Application Form with you on test day. You must leave all personal belongings outside the examination room. Mobile phones must be switched off and placed along with all of your other items in the area designated by the supervisor. If you do not switch off your phone or if you keep it with you, you will be disqualified.

Do I take all parts of the test on the same day?

The Listening, Reading and Writing components of the test are always completed immediately after each other and with no break. You will take the Speaking test up to 7 days either before or after the test date, depending on the test centre. The date and time of the Speaking test will be confirmed the week before the test.

How many Test Report Forms (TRFs) am I entitled to?

You will only receive one copy of your Test Report Form. At the time of registration, you can name up to five (5) institutions that you would like to send copies of your TRF to. These will be posted via regular mail at no additional cost. Additional charges for courier services and/or overseas postage will apply.

How do I request for an additional TRF from IDP Canada: IELTS Test Centre?

As long as your IELTS results are valid (2 years from the date of the test), you can request the test center where you took the test to send additional copies of your Test Report Form to organizations of your choice. There is a small administrative fee for each additional TRF request, regardless of whether the organization accepts results electronically or by post. To request an additional TRF, please complete the online form at https://idp.ieltscanadatest.com/test-results/getting-results/. Upon submission, your Test Centre Administrator will contact you to confirm payment.

What if I lose my copy of the TRF?

If you have lost your TRF, please contact the test centre that issued your TRF.

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