Prepare for your IELTS test

Start your IELTS test preparation today

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, seminars and workshops. Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

Free online IELTS preparation live webinars

This is a series of free IELTS preparation webinars that are aimed at providing test takers with the support they need to prepare for the test, during this difficult time.

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.

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.

IELTS Preparation courses

Our IELTS courses concentrate on exams techniques and strategy.

IELTS one-day workshops

This workshop familiarises you with the IELTS test format. By knowing what the test involves you can perform more confidently on the day.

IELTS video lessons and tips

Prepare for the IELTS test and improve your English with our video tips about key aspects of the test including fluency, coherence, lexis and vocabulary, writing, grammar and pronunciation.

IELTS books

Some books we particularly recommend to help you prepare for your IELTS test.