How do I prepare for IELTS?

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP IELTS and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

IELTS assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS Academic is designed for higher education; check which test version and delivery format your chosen programme accepts.

Your required score depends on your programme. Meeting an English-language requirement does not, by itself, guarantee admission.

Fees, test centres and dates depend on your location and chosen format. Allow time to receive and submit your results before your application deadline.

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Understand the four IELTS Academic sections

Listening: approximately 30 minutes; answer transfer or checking time depends on the format. Reading: 60 minutes. Writing: 60 minutes. Speaking: 11–14 minutes.

Practise different comprehension question types, including multiple choice, matching and completion. Use timed practice, follow the instructions carefully and review your mistakes after each mock test.

Official format and scoring: IELTS Academic · IELTS scoring.

Identify your level of English

It is essential for preparing for your IELTS exam. identify your level of English. This will enable you to determine your level and see how you’re progressing and what you need to do to reach your goal.

Take an online English test to identify your level

To find out your level of English, you can take an online test.

When you take an IELTS coaching package at Your Dream School, we will send you an official IELTS mock test to assess your initial level of English and estimate your score in each section of the test according to the official assessment grid.

Thanks to this test, you and your mentor will be able to identify the aspects of the English language on which you need to prepare and improve as much as possible in order to obtain the score required by your university.

Identify the level needed to get into the university of your dreams

By talking to one of our mentors, you’ll be able to identify the grade you need to get into the university you want.

IELTS scores range from 0 to 9, in whole or half bands. Check your programme’s overall score, minimum scores in each skill, accepted test version and any exemptions. CEFR comparisons are indicative and do not replace programme requirements.

Identify areas for improvement

This initial assessment is very important, as it will enable us to set up the preparation program that’s right for you, as well as the areas for improvement in order to achieve a better command of the English language.

Our IELTS preparation programs are tailored to the needs of individual students. Our mentors’ coaching is adapted to the profiles of the students they are called upon to support and prepare.

Prepare for IELTS by practicing

In order to prepare for the IELTS test, it’s very important to practice many times, using a variety of materials. This will enable you to familiarize yourself with each of the different parts of the IELTS test.

This will ensure that you are perfectly comfortable and efficient on the day of your exam.

Our preparation program includes access to a leading online training platform.

Thanks to this specialized IELTS preparation platform, you’ll have access to almost 700 different targeted questions, a mock test, and numerous in-depth videos on every aspect of the IELTS exam, from reading, listening and writing to speaking.

Preparing with sample exercises

IELTS practice exercises will help you understand the different forms that IELTS questions can take. Exercises can take different forms, such as MCQs or True/False.

Preparing with mock tests

Our platform allows you to prepare with a mock test so you know exactly what to expect on the day of your exam.

Making English a habit

Practicing English every day will enable you to improve your level of English significantly. By devoting a few minutes each day to reading books or articles in English, or watching films and series in English, you’ll become much more familiar with the English language.

This will greatly contribute to your success in the IELTS test.

You can set up habits to practice each of the 4 parts of the IELTS test: for reading and writing, you can read newspapers, magazines and books in English; for speaking and listening, you can listen to audiobooks, podcasts, radio (BBC or NPR, for example) or English-language music. And last but not least, you can talk to your family and friends in English to improve your expression.

Related reading: IELTS training.

Your Dream School IELTS coaching program

OurIELTS Your Dream School coaching program will ensure that you take your test with peace of mind, having benefited from optimal preparation.

Our preparation program is tailored to the needs of each student, so that you can perform at your best on test day.

Benefit from optimal IELTS test coaching from our mentors

Our mentors will help you prepare for your IELTS test, giving you valuable advice and areas for improvement, thanks to their experience and knowledge of the English language and their expertise of the test.

All native speakers of English, our mentors have been selected for their pedagogical excellence and have many years’ experience in preparing students for the IELTS test.

They are fully dedicated to your coaching. Available both evenings and weekends to give you greater flexibility in your schedule, their advice will enable you to take the test with full knowledge of its components, and to tackle its pitfalls and difficulties with peace of mind.

At Your Dream School, we offer 3 different IELTS preparation packs.

Explore our IELTS preparation options or contact our team to discuss your needs.