Prepare for IELTS

View a range of authoritative resources available to help you prepare to take the IELTS test.

IELTS Assist

Online Assistance from IELTS are available for a fee.

preparation guide

View the official IELTS Preparation Guide.

Free Masterclasses

If you are already advanced in your preparation and aiming for IELTS band 7, you are welcome to attend our free IELTS Masterclass. These are held each month here at UQ College St Lucia, or join an online webinar.

(currently on hold - due to COVID).

Join an online Masterclass webinar

Face-to-face courses

If you have never taken an IELTS test or your score is below 5, we recommend you take our General English course.

If you already have an IELTS score of 5 overall and are seeking to get a higher score, we recommend our English for Academic Purposes course. If you have an IELTS score of 5 or recognised equivalent, and do not want to do any further IELTS testing, you may be able to apply for direct entry to a UQ degree program.

View a range of online resources available for you.

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IELTS Academic Reading Sample Materials (Paper-based Test)

Flow-chart completion (selecting words from text)	View task View answers
Identifying information (true/false/not given)	View task View answers
Matching headings	View task View answers
Multiple choice (more than one answer)	View task View answers
Multiple choice (one answer)	View task View answers
Summary completion (selecting from a list of words or phrases)	View task View answers
Summary completion (selecting words from the text)	View task View answers

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Videos

Write text about visual information in the IELTS writing test
View tips on task one in the IELTS writing test, and sample good and bad answers

Ready to hear during the IELTS listening test
Get tips on being ready to listen, and instructions on filling in a sample question paper.

Bridging English Tips
Bridging English provides you with the opportunity to reach your English language goals, develop your proficiency in all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking), as well as systematically building your range of vocabulary and control of grammar.

True, False, Not Given questions in the IELTS reading test
Learn more about these question types and how to fill in the answer sheet.

Pronunciation during the IELTS speaking test
Get tips and video instruction on pronunciation to succeed at IELTS.

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IELTS Progress Check

Practise with an official IELTS practice test, available for IELTS Academic or General Training. It will be marked by IELTS trained and qualified markers and you'll receive an official feedback report and indicative band score.

Check your progress