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Test Fee Update on 15 Aug 2025
IDP IELTS Test Fee Increase Effective from Friday, 15 August 2025

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Use a black ballpoint pen for IELTS on paper
From 1 May, test takers will use a black ballpoint pen for IELTS on paper.
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Applying for your Australian student visa: this is how IELTS can help
Find out how a good IELTS score matters for student visa applications in Australia so you can make the most of the new MD111 rules.

IELTS on Computer: find your fastest route to visa approval
Need your visa fast? Find out how the computer-based IELTS can help you get faster results to make your application process smoother.

Minimum IELTS score to work in the USA and get PR in 2025
Here’s what you must score in your IELTS test to be eligible for PR and to work in the United States.

Minimum IELTS score to study in Canada universities in 2025
Find out the minimum scores you need for your IELTS test to successfully study in the best Canadian universities!

IDP IELTS Referral Partner Program
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Minimum IELTS score to work in the UK and get PR in 2025
Here are the IELTS requirements you’ll need to work and live in the UK. Find out what scores are necessary for each of the various visas you can apply for!
