IELTS - Exams - British Council

International English Language Testing System

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) has been developed to give the fairest possible assessment of a candidates' all-round English language ability including listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Widely recognised as a requirement for entry into UK further and higher education courses, IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.

What is IELTS?

IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. Find out more What is IELTS?

IELTS Test format

IELTS assesses candidates' ability to use English effectively in the four key language skill areas - listening, reading, writing and speaking. Find out more IELTS test format

Preparation course

Our IELTS Preparation Course gives you the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for IELTS test. Find out more IELTS preparation course

IELTS SELF PRACTICE

Practice makes perfect. The only way to ensure success in your exam, above all else, is to practice as much as you can. Check out some of the tips on self practice for IELTS. Find out more
IELTS self practice

Registration, dates and fees Check

the registration requirements, dates and fees for the IELTS exam.

Registration and fees

On the test day Find out

what you should and should not do on the day of the exam.
On the test day.

Exam results and what they mean

Tests scores are recorded on an official Test Report Form, showing overall ability, as well as performance in listening, reading, writing and speaking. Find out more Exam results

IELTS practice materials Practice materials for the exam

- you will find practice for the reading, listening and writing papers, advice on how to go about these and the speaking paper as well as tips on how to do the best you can.
IELTS preparation materials

IELTS tips Dos and Don’ts

to improve your IELTS performance in every module.
Exam tips

FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS

A comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions related to the IELTS exam.
FAQs

Road to IELTS

Online IELTS Result Service

Can't wait to see your IELTS results? You can check them online 13 days after the IELTS test.

Band score requirement

Check your IELTS band score requirement here.

IELTS website

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British Council IELTS Scholarship

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