Prepare for your IELTS test

Start your IELTS test preparation today

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 and face-to-face courses. Choose the preparation materials that suit you and start getting ready for your IELTS test today.

IELTS preparation materials and courses

IELTS preparation courses

Build your confidence and get the best results in your IELTS test. You can choose from our one day IELTS preparation course or our three-hour preparation course for the IELTS Writing module.

Free online course: Road to IELTS

Get free, unlimited access to Road to IELTS – Last Minute Course - the best possible preparation for your IELTS test.

Free online course: Understanding IELTS

This online course connects you with other students to share experiences and tips. It will take you through every stage of the IELTS test, with advice from our team of IELTS educators along the way.

Free IELTS 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 books

We particularly recommend several books to help you prepare for your IELTS test that you can order from our office in Bern.

IELTS videos

Prepare for your IELTS test with our videos. They explain aspects such as fluency and grammar, which are examined in the reading, listening, writing and speaking tests.