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IELTS Counselling service packages

Would you like to get some advice on how to reach the IELTS score you need and how to prepare for your test in the most efficient and effective way? This service is for you!

You can also 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, and Speaking and Writing Practice Test . Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

IELTS Ready: Premium

Exclusively available to all British Council IELTS test takers, IELTS Ready: Premium (powered by GEL IELTS Prep) is your pathway to success.

IELTS Coach: prepare for IELTS with the experts

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!

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Online IELTS Advantage sessions

Make sure you're familiar with how IELTS testing works by attending any of our free Online IELTS Advantage sessions.

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 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 books

We have a wide range of IELTS preparation books, created by some of the world’s leading English language specialists.

IELTS videos

Prepare for the IELTS test with our videos. We provide you with tips, strategies and advice that can help you improve your score.

IELTS preparation courses

By attending our 32 hour IELTS Preparation course, you will study strategies for all four parts of the IELTS test and improve your chances of achieving the score you need.

IELTS speaking and writing practice test

Register now for an IELTS writing or speaking practice test and we’ll help to evaluate your performance and advise on where you need to improve.