Help and support about IELTS Coach

The British Council is a co-owner of IELTS, so we are ideally placed to help you get the result you need to succeed.

British Council IELTS expert teachers will coach you in group and private classes, to apply strategies and techniques which are sure to maximise your IELTS score.

With IELTS Coach online you will:

• become familiar with the test format and learn how to approach the different parts of the test.
• improve your speaking, writing, listening and reading skills with our official IELTS experts – British Council qualified teachers who know the test inside out.
• develop your test technique with practise speaking tests and writing tutorials.
• join live stream language sessions which focus on grammar (Live25 sessions).

IELTS Coach online is suitable for learners looking to take both the IELTS Academic and the IELTS General Training Tests. It doesn’t matter if you´re taking it for the first time or if you've already attended the IELTS test before. With IELTS Coach online you can be sure that you are prepared for test day.

IELTS Coach online is recommended for test takers with an English level of at least Intermediate (B1) according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR), the international standard for English language learning. Whether you are taking IELTS for the first time or retaking the test, we will help you boost your IELTS score.

Yes, IELTS Coach online is designed for candidates who have done the test a number of times before, as well as candidates attempting it for the first time. If you have done the test before, be sure to talk through your previous results in the Needs Analysis session with an expert teacher.

Our teachers are not permitted to give you a predicted IELTS score for any tasks taken on this course. This is because only a full official IELTS test can give you a valid score. They will give you detailed feedback based on publicly available IELTS criteria and also guidance on understanding the grading criteria for IELTS, along with individual feedback on areas for improvement.

Choose your preferred plan according to how many classes you need to maximise your IELTS score. Classes are booked on our platform using credits and each package includes a set number of credits:

IELTS Coach online Intensive: A complete, comprehensive course which gives you total and personalised preparation for the test - includes 50 class credits.

IELTS Coach online Lite: Best choice for focused consolidation and practice before your test - includes 20 class credits.

IELTS Coach online Express: Best choice for last minute revision, IELTS Test advice and strategies - includes 10 class credits.

This IELTS Coach online plan includes 50 class credits. You can use your class credits to book your own tailor-made combination of private or group classes, speaking practice tests and writing tutorials. A group class uses 1 credit and a private class uses 2 credits.

1 x 25-min personal needs analysis session:

The first step to put you on the right track in preparing for IELTS is to have a personal needs analysis with one of our expert IELTS teachers. You’ll receive an action plan with suggestions and resources to improve your band score.

25-min webinar about the IELTS test:

Attend a webinar about the General Training and Academic IELTS Test. Familiarise yourself with the format of the test, learn how the scoring works, the question types used, and other test specifications.

25-min private classes and 55-min group classes:

Attend private one-on-one or group classes designed to maximise your score across all four skills - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

For example, our speaking classes focus on developing your Fluency and Coherence, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy, and Pronunciation. Your teacher will give you totally personalised feedback and, in private classes, you will receive a report with advice on how to improve.

In our private one-on-one or group writing classes you will learn how to identify key features of the different types of essays that commonly come up on IELTS as well as improve your grammar and vocabulary. These classes have been designed to help you maximise your score on IELTS Writing Task 1 and 2.

Every time you book a class you’ll have access to a set of online activities designed specifically for IELTS Coach online students. These activities will help ensure you get the score you need on the IELTS test, and they are an excellent way to prepare for your lessons.

25-min speaking IELTS mock tests:

Take IELTS mock speaking tests conducted one-on-one with one of our expert IELTS teachers. Your teacher will give you personalised feedback on your speaking test with areas where you can improve your fluency and coherence, your lexical resource, the grammatical range and accuracy, and your pronunciation.

25-min writing tutorials and mock tests:

Book a writing tutorial, bring a piece of writing you have done and receive feedback from one of our expert IELTS markers.

Listening and Reading mock tests:

Complete Listening or Reading mock tests to benefit from a full IELTS mock test on our platform. These are asynchronous tests that are meant to help you familiarise yourself with the format of timed mocks.

Unlimited access to live-stream language sessions (Live25):

Join live stream language sessions with our expert teachers. Use these to brush up any areas of grammar or pronunciation that may be rusty.

This IELTS Coach online plan includes 20 class credits. You can use your class credits to book your own tailor-made combination of private or group classes, speaking mock tests and writing tutorials. A group class uses 1 credit and a private class uses 2 credits.

This IELTS Coach online plan includes 10 class credits. You can use your class credits to book your own tailor-made combination of private or group classes, speaking practice tests and writing tutorials. A group class uses 1 credit and a private class uses 2 credits.

How fast you want to complete your IELTS Coach online course depends on you and the plan you have chosen. You will have complete control over your pace and frequency of study.

You can complete your IELTS Coach online course within 3 months of the date of payment*. You decide how intensively you want to study.

You can set your own schedule based on your preferences and availability. Live online classes are scheduled throughout the day, everyday, including weekends, mornings, afternoons and evenings.

When you login for the first time, you will be asked to select your time zone and your preferred time format (12-hour clock or 24-hour clock). All the class times will be shown according to your local time.

*Students are responsible for booking and attending the classes before the expiry date of the course.

Getting started with IELTS Coach online is easy. Use our secure online payment platform to select your preferred package - Intensive, Lite or Express - and create your account. Online payment is enabled through Stripe. Most credit cards are accepted and you can also use Google Pay (for Android devices) or Apple Pay (for iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac). Also available in selected markets is Paypal, Alipay, WeChat, Ideal (Netherlands), Giropay (Germany) and P24 (Poland)

Your payment will be charged in local currency or in USD (the exact price and currency will be displayed once you have selected your country of residence during the registration process).

You will receive immediate access to IELTS Coach online when you create your account. You can start straight away.

IELTS Coach online is based in the United Kingdom. Certain banks in other countries may charge a foreign transaction fee for your membership. This fee varies depending on your bank. Whilst we are unable to adjust or remove this fee, we suggest that you reach out to your bank with any other questions.

Yes, you can pay using a company credit card.

Once your payment is complete and you log in for the first time, you will be able to download your payment receipt from the ‘Payment history’ menu and to include company information such as name, address and Tax number.

To access your student portal and attend our live online classes, you will need:

• a desktop/laptop computer (preferred) or a mobile device (tablet, smartphone)
• a reliable Internet connection
• a headset or headphones with a built-in microphone
• a working webcam

Please note:

IELTS Coach online classes take place using the free and secure Zoom software. Please make sure you download Zoom to your device before your class begins.

We recommend using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox to access the IELTS Coach online platform as some portal features may not work as desired on other browsers.