IELTS preparation – all you need to know

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Overview of the IELTS test format
Understanding scoring and band descriptors
Insights into test day environment and expectations
Guidance on booking, payment, and key policies
Exposure to test components through guided demonstrations

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Get your IELTS exam practice with a range of free resources from the British Council. Below you’ll find free IELTS preparation videos and online lessons. Once you get your IELTS examination schedule, choose the study materials for IELTS that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

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Best free IELTS preparation - get ready for the score you want

Personalised and free resources that get you better prepared for IELTS are now available exclusively when you do the IELTS exam in Nepal with the British Council!

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IELTS preparation courses

Prepare for your IELTS test with a range of free study materials for IELTS and resources from the British Council

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Free preparation apps from the British Council

Improve your listening, reading and understanding of English anytime and anywhere.

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Free IELTS Practice Tests

Take advantage of our free IELTS mock tests to get the IELTS score you need.

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IELTS videos

Prepare for your IELTS test with our videos.

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IELTS on computer video tutorials

IELTS on Computer video tutorials

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IELTS Coach – personalised, online coaching

Get the score you need studying online with expert teachers in group or private classes. There’s reading, speaking listening and reading practice for IELTS of the