Are you preparing to take an exam? Do you need some advice and guidance on how to prepare yourself, how to make sure that on the day of the exam you perform your best?

Below you will find some resources that will help you choose the right exam, get to know our exams better, and prepare yourself with more confidence.

Disclaimer: The British Council does not endorse any of the websites and is not responsible for the content of the web pages linked from this site.

This useful tool helps you to find your general level in a fun and informal way. The test will help you understand your general level from Beginner to Upper Intermediate.

It is a free downloadable self-assessment tool designed to indicate your level to the Common European Framework and is endorsed by the Council of Europe.

The Common European Framework (CEF) is used world-wide to provide information on levels competency in European languages. You can refer to the Global Scale and Self-assessment checklists to see what you can do in English and help this guide you to choose the right exam.

These pages offer easy to follow instructions on improving general skills in test taking as well as focussing on specific skills areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

A more general approach to exam preparation is offered on these pages, including planning your study programme for an exam, study skills tips and hints as well as mentally preparing yourself for the examination.

Find here different resources to prepare for the IELTS exam.

A book to prepare for the IELTS exam. Challenge your knowledge with this complete practice of all the four skills, includes a CD with examples of listening and speaking. It also comes with an answer key for you to know your score.

The book is currently unavailable, but if you are interested in acquiring it please send us an e-mail and we will let you know as soon as it becomes available.

Created by Cambridge ESOL and in colaboration with the British Council, the new books TOP TIPS for IELTS can give you detailed tips, support, and general advice for you to have a better performance in your exam.

There are two versions, one focused only for the academic module and the other for those who wish to take the general module.

You can get them in our office in Chacaíto in the same way and with the same payment options than the Specimen Material.