# IELTS

* IELTS *Academic* is the one to take for undergrad
* Expensive... but most widely accepted, [book the test](https://ieltsregistration.britishcouncil.org/)
* Lowest (band 1) to highest (band 9)
  * Minimum goal should be 7.0+, but getting 8.5+ is not difficult
* Free official preparation material [here](https://ielts-ready-member.britishcouncil.org/platform/nui/reactui/build/index.html?e890f#/homepage/) (registration needed)

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* [Sample tasks](https://caribbean.britishcouncil.org/exam/ielts/prepare/free-practice-tests) to learn the structure
* [Sample responses](https://writing9.com/ielts-writing-samples) to see the difference between bands
* Speaking, listening, reading is easy for those fluent, but writing requires practice (focused on business English)
* After booking your exam, go to [free Premium](https://britishcouncil.gelielts.com/) access

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Last resorts

* More [formative tasks](https://www.ieltsworldly.com/120-ielts-practice-tests/)
* More difficult [formatives](https://www.testglider.com/ielts/en/mock-tests)

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