IELTS
The world's leading English language test for study, work and migration. Prepare with confidence at English Council.
IELTS at a Glance
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the most widely accepted English proficiency test worldwide. It is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge English.
Whether you need Academic IELTS for university admission or General Training for migration and work, our preparation programmes give you the skills, strategies, and practice you need to achieve your target band score.
- Accepted by 12,000+ organisations globally
- Required for UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand & more
- Two test types: Academic & General Training
The Four Skills
The test evaluates your real-world English across Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.
Listening
30 minutes • 4 recordings • 40 questions. Everyday conversations and academic monologues.
Includes accents from UK, Australia, New Zealand & North AmericaReading
60 minutes • 3 passages • 40 questions. Academic texts or General Training materials (notices, ads, articles).
Academic or General Training versions availableWriting
60 minutes • 2 tasks. Task 1: describe visual data (Academic) or letter (General). Task 2: essay on a given topic.
Coherence, vocabulary and grammar are heavily weightedSpeaking
11–14 minutes • Face-to-face interview with a certified examiner. 3 parts: introduction, long turn, discussion.
Recorded for quality assuranceBand Scores Explained
You receive an overall band score from 0–9, plus individual scores for each skill. Most universities require 6.0–7.0 overall; migration often needs 6.0–8.0 depending on the visa category.
Our IELTS Preparation Course
Our targeted IELTS Preparation programme (Intermediate+) focuses on authentic exam practice, time management, and band-score improvement strategies.
- ✓ 6–8 week intensive or part-time options
- ✓ Weekly full mock tests with detailed feedback
- ✓ Skill-specific workshops (Writing & Speaking focus)
- ✓ Small classes (max 12 students)
- ✓ Access to online practice platform