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. Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today. Contact the centre where you do your IELTS exam to find out what courses and workshops they also offer.

IELTS preparation materials

IELTS Ready Premium

Personalised resources that get you better prepared for IELTS are now free and available exclusively to all British Council IELTS test takers!

IELTS Coach: learn online with the experts

Prepare with the co-creator of the IELTS test. A fully personalised preparation course with online 1:1 and group classes. Available 24/7. Get the score you need!

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.

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 Coach: learn online with the experts

Prepare with the co-creator of the IELTS test. A fully personalised preparation course with online 1:1 and group classes. Available 24/7. Get the score you need!