IELTS basics
Exam format, modules, and how the test works.
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Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 13 min
IELTS Exam Format 2026 - Full Breakdown of Sections, Timing & Question Types
The complete 2026 IELTS exam format: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking timing, question types, test-day order, and how Academic differs from General Training.
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 12 min
IELTS Academic vs General Training 2026 - Which Module Should You Take?
Decide between IELTS Academic and General Training: who needs which module, how Reading and Writing differ, what it costs to pick the wrong one, and a fast decision checklist.
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 12 min
Computer-Delivered vs Paper-Based IELTS 2026 - Results Speed, Typing & Which to Choose
Compare computer-delivered and paper-based IELTS: results timing, typing versus handwriting, annotation, One Skill Retake eligibility, and how to decide which format suits you.
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 12 min
IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) 2026: Eligibility, Who Benefits & How to Prepare
How IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) works in 2026: high-level eligibility, who actually benefits, how receiving organisations may differ, and how to prepare for a single-skill resit.
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · 12 min
IELTS Test Day Checklist 2026: Before, During & After Your Exam
A practical IELTS test day checklist for 2026: ID and timing rules, paper-based Listening transfer time, computer-delivered tips, Speaking day, and the results window.
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