The IELTS Masterclass is a free 90-minute seminar run by an IELTS Expert. They will guide you through the 4 parts of the IELTS Test, giving you tips and advice on how to understand questions and how to answer them on a test day. Take a closer look at the assessment criteria, band scores and what English-language skills IELTS Examiners look for in your written and spoken responses. Learn about the common mistakes you should avoid and take a closer look at some sample questions and answers. You will have a chance to ask questions and have them answered by IELTS Experts. The IELTS Masterclass is available online as a webinar or as a face-to-face seminar. You will receive a helpful booklet with tips and advice on each part of the test as well as samples of Writing responses with Examiner band scores and comments on performance. IELTS Masterclass covers the IELTS Academic and General Training tests.
For both paper-based and computer-delivered IELTS, you will not be able to bring your own paper into the test for security reasons. If you are sitting computer-delivered IELTS, we will provide you with a pencil and paper. You also receive paper for your Speaking test to help you organise your thoughts as you speak with the examiner.
Yes, you are encouraged to write notes on the question booklets. IELTS examiners do not have access to your question booklets.
Pencil is recommended for the IELTS Listening, Reading, and Writing tests. This is because tests are scanned and work best with pencil. It also means that you can easily erase and rewrite words. If you forget to bring a pencil, the test centre will provide one for you.