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I have chosen IELTS, because it is cheaper and reflects more what you can deal with than how you can circle the grammar closed questions. I liked that test, because you can handle the topics of the two essays there as you wish.

It was pretty much easier than I thought. I think my experience relies much on my background since I'm bilingual (English and Italian), and the university I was applying to needed a certification to prove that.

It was a nervous experience despite having grew up in the USA. But I managed to pull through and do it

I knew from one of my friends that IELTS is one of the best tests. I made a little research online upon the language tests and I decided to take IELTS.

It was good it was computer based and my first time taking the IELTS exam, although I had taken mock exams for 3-4 times the previous months. The talking part I did not like. I do not understand the amount of stuff I have to say on the top of my head.

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Official IELTS test dates for 2026

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Are you looking for all official IELTS test dates? Here is the full and approved list for 2026:

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January 2026 IELTS exam dates

2 January 2026 Academic and general training
9 January 2026 Academic
14 January 2026 Academic and general training
23 January 2026 Academic
30 January 2026 Academic

February 2026 IELTS exam dates

6 February 2026 Academic and general training
11 February 2026 Academic
20 February 2026 Academic and general training
25 February 2026 Academic

March 2026 IELTS exam dates

6 March 2026 Academic and general training
13 March 2026 Academic
20 March 2026 Academic and general training
27 March 2026 Academic and general training

April 2026 IELTS exam dates

10 April 2026 Academic
15 April 2026 Academic
24 April 2026 Academic and general training

May 2026 IELTS exam dates

1 May 2026 Academic
6 May 2026 Academic and general training
15 May 2026 Academic
22 May 2026 Academic and general training
29 May 2026 Academic

June 2026 IELTS exam dates

5 June 2026 Academic and general training
10 June 2026 Academic
19 June 2026 Academic and general training

July 2026 IELTS exam dates

1 July 2026 Academic
10 July 2026 Academic
17 July 2026 Academic and general training
24 July 2026 Academic and general training

August 2026 IELTS exam dates

31 July 2026 Academic
5 August 2026 Academic and general training
14 August 2026 Academic
21 August 2026 Academic and general training
28 August 2026 Academic

September 2026 IELTS exam dates

4 September 2026 Academic and general training
9 September 2026 Academic
18 September 2026 Academic and general training

October 2026 IELTS exam dates

2 October 2026 Academic and general training
7 October 2026 Academic
16 October 2026 Academic
23 October 2026 Academic and general training
30 October 2026 Academic

November 2026 IELTS exam dates

4 November 2026 Academic and general training
13 November 2026 Academic
20 November 2026 Academic and general training
27 November 2026 Academic and general training

December 2026 IELTS exam dates

2 December 2026 Academic
4 December 2026 Academic
11 December 2026 Academic and general training

IELTS Remains Australia’s Trusted English Test; What It Means for You

Posted by Sophia Tobias on August 21, 2025

Great news! On 31 July 2025, the IELTS Partners,British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, signed a new three-year agreement with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. This secures IELTS’s recognition for visa and migration use, reaffirming it as a trusted option for anyone aiming to live, study, or work in Australia.

IELTS: A Global Benchmark in 2024

Posted by Chris van Baal on February 15, 2024

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Ace Your IELTS: Free Practice Tests on Admissiontestportal

Posted by Chris van Baal on July 14, 2023

Admissiontestportal has introduced a valuable resource for students preparing for the IELTS exam: free mock tests. These practice tests are designed to help candidates familiarize themselves with the format of the IELTS exam and understand what to expect on the actual test day.

Short Guide on How to Prepare for IELTS at Home and Take the Test Online

Posted by Chris van Baal on October 20, 2022

The British Council IELTS is your best option if you need proof of English language proficiency when applying for a degree in an English-speaking country like the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand. You can opt for the IELTS Online Test, prepare with a training platform online, and even do the IELTS Practice Test Online.