What is Road to IELTS Online?

• 30 hours of free online self study materials from the British Council to support your preparation
• Exclusively for registered candidates
•  3 units, each based on commonly used IELTS topics
•  Each unit covers all four sections of the exam (reading, listening, writing and speaking).

What will the materials allow me to do?

• practise IELTS listening tasks under timed conditions
• view sample videos of speaking tests, highlighting good and less good practice
• develop vocabulary and techniques for writing tasks 1 and 2
• work on authentic texts for the reading test as in the real exam
• develop vocabulary in topic areas commonly used in the IELTS exam

What are the advantages for me?

• Instant Feedback. Gain instant feedback on your performance and monitor your personal progress.
• Understand your mistakes. See the correct answers and receive tips and hints to help you improve.
• Develop Confidence.  As the exercises are based on real IELTS tasks, you become more familiar with the test and so feel more confident.

How and when do I get access to the materials?

When your payment for the IELTS test is confirmed you will be sent access codes to the materials.

To log in to the materials you should access the Road to IELTS Online portal here You will then create your own personal log on and as a double check on your identity you will be asked to enter the date of your IELTS written test. You will be able to access the materials as many times as you wish until 1 week after the date of your written exam.

Please note that Road to IELTS Online is a self study resource which we recommend you follow along with other forms of preparation (face to face courses or self study preparation books).