Our IELTS experts have themselves scored well in the exam and are extremely experienced in providing successful tutoring to prospective applicants.

The best part of our IELTS lessons is that they take place in the comfort of your own home, allowing for maximum flexibility and convenience, using Zoom.

The IELTS is a 4 part exam, testing listening, reading, writing and speaking skills in English in under 4 hours. There are 2 types: Academic and General. Both test takers will sit the same listening and speaking tests but have different reading and writing assessments. Make sure you prepare for the right test!

If you would like to increase your confidence in vocabulary, our tutors will personalise your 1-1 IELTS tutor sessions in order to cover this skill. Our tutors have access to a bank of lessons and practice tasks to help you boost your vocabulary.

The IELTS is scored out of 9 in each area, with a score above 6 suggesting good English competency. Some universities will have a cut-off but in general, a score above 7 will be accepted by most institutions.
If you are looking for IELTS for work or migration, you will need to check the requirements.

There are four parts of the IELTS test - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You will receive a score for each part of the test from 1-9. An average is calculated based on the four individual results. This score is your overall band score. This will be calculated as either a whole or a half band. For example, 6.0 or 7.5.

The results of your paper-based or computer-based test will be available for you to see on the Test Taker Portal. The British Council will send you an email to let you know that you can access your scores online. The results will stay online for 28 days.

If you took a paper-based test, your results will be available online 13 days after your test date. If you have taken the computer-based test, your results will be available online 3-5 days after you test date.
Paper copies of your test results will also be sent to your address within the same timeframes.

This depends on the type of exam and how you plan to use, but as a general rule, the IELTS is valid for 2 years.

There are varying circumstances (for example, if you can prove you have kept up your level of English through study or work during that time) but if your results are more than 2 years old, it is best to take the IELTS again to guarantee your score will be considered.

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The answer is as individual as you are! Improving your score will take a mix of improving your basic language skills, exam knowledge and answering speed.

Your IELTS tutor will be able to optimise your studying, so you make the most progress in the shortest amount of time.

You need to take the Academic IELTS if you want to apply to university in the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia, New Zealand or other English speaking countries and courses.

Each course will have its own requirements. Usually, the course information will tell you what band overall you need to achieve, and what minimum they will accept; for example, a medical course might ask for an overall score of 7.0, with no band below 6.5. Look at your university course information for more details, or talk to their admissions team.

The General IELTS exam is less common, but is usually used for migration to Australia, New Zealand and the UK. It is mostly used for work visas and permits.

It is important to remember that, even if you have lived in an English speaking country before, you may still be asked to take the General IELTS by some employers in certain circumstances (for example, if you have a passport from a non-English speaking country). Talk to your prospective employer or a recruitment expert for more advice.

The answer is, neither! The General is usually perceived as easier because it focuses on everyday work and social contexts, which students usually have more knowledge in!

It is key to remember that, in most cases, you will be told which type of IELTS you need to take. Don't be tempted to take the General just because you hear it's easier! Need help on deciding which type of IELTS to take? Our team can help!

All our IELTS tutors will take you through our accurate and up to date study materials, designed to help you get more exam practice and a deeper knowledge of the different question types.

Each lesson will be personalised to you. The tutors will talk you through the parts of the exam you are struggling with, and give you helpful techniques.

The answer is probably yes. All qualified medical staff (unless you come from and qualified in a country where English is the primary language) need to take an IELTS in order to register with the General Medical Council (GMC). You will need an acceptable IELTS score (overall 7.5 with no band less than 7.0) to book a PLAB exam.

Self study is very important, and you will need to do a good amount of revision and preparation on your own to achieve a good IELTS score.

However, IELTS writing and speaking in particular need feedback! Our tutors will be able to go through what you are producing, point out your errors and give tips to help you improve. They will also be able to more accurately score your work, so you have a better idea of what scores you are getting.