Prepare for your IELTS test

Here’s the best way to start your IELTS test preparation today

Prepare for your IELTS test with the best IELTS preparation materials from the British Council. Below you’ll find videos and online lessons with IELTS sample questions, as well as IELTS preparation books, face-to-face courses, seminars and workshops, as well as mock tests for the IELTS exam. We give you more IELTS preparation material than any other test provider. Choose the preparation materials that suit you best and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

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IELTS Ready - Practise at your own pace

Register for the IELTS test early and you can explore a wide range of premium study materials to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

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IELTS exam practice webinars

Our IELTS webinars cover a wide range of topics across all four IELTS skills. Sign up for free IELTS exam practice webinars and exclusive preparation material.

Free IELTS practice tests

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

Free preparation apps from the British Council

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IELTS preparation videos

Prepare for your IELTS test with our videos with ielts sample questions and more

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IELTS preparation books

We recommend several books to help you prepare for your IELTS test.