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 and face-to-face workshops. Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

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.

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.

Road to IELTS

Road to IELTS is your best possible online preparation for the IELTS test.

Free IELTS preparation apps from the British Council

No matter where and when you want to prepare for your IELTS test - with our free preparation apps you can do it anywhere, anytime!

IELTS preparation workshop

If you are about to take the IELTS test, this monthly workshop could help you prepare for it.

IELTS videos

Prepare for the IELTS Speaking test with our videos.