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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, seminars and workshops. 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!

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!

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.

IELTS videos

Prepare for your IELTS test with our videos.

Students reading IELTS textbook at the British Council

IELTS books

We particularly recommend these books to help you prepare for your IELTS test.

Free IELTS Orientation sessions

If you want to prepare for your IELTS exam, need help with any of its modules or just looking for some tips, you are in the right place!

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!