IELTS BASICS
What is IELTS, and what do you actually need to prepare?
IELTS assesses Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The test type and required score depend on the receiving organisation, so confirm both before booking.
Four skills, one score report
You receive a band for each skill and an overall band. Schools, professional bodies and visa authorities may require both an overall score and minimum skill scores.
You do not need every answer before starting
Practise a skill immediately, learn the format, or use optional onboarding to build a verification checklist.