Yes, in fact you should register before doing the IELTS. This is because the sooner we process and send your application to England, the sooner we will get concrete answers, which equates to a lower waiting time. Thus when we get a response from the University we will also know what will be the required IELTS score for your course.

Sure you can apply, however you require comprehensive preparation before taking the IELTS Exam and thus before you can start your course. When you get in touch with the English language you will see your language skills progressing and speaking, understanding, reading and writing will be easier and faster. Therefore, we recommend that all students who have difficulties with the English language depart early to the UK to start developing their English skills and if needed do an intensive course for IELTS preparation. Learning the language in the country 24/7 is the fastest and most effective way as many of our students experienced already.

Another way of preparing is by having extra preparation through private schools or through the British Council. Students can also study online or with the help of IELTS preparation books, which are available online or at your local bookshop.

Online IELTS Preparation:

Students can opt for private lessons in several institutes including the British Council. There are also several books including CDs on the market for that. Furthermore Universities may provide books and training.

Another option is to prepare online with a training programme. To get information about the General Training IELTS preparation online course please refer to:

This test can be carried out in your home country or in England, directly at the University, or private schools.

Here you can find websites with more information about the IELTS Exam:
http://www.britishcouncil.org/
http://www.ielts.org/

OK Student recommends you take the IELTS Exam as soon as possible. We cannot stretch enough how important it is to take this exam early. Many students keep postponing it and end up being too late so that their application fails. The deadline to turn in your IELTS results is 31 July of the year you will start your course.

This exam can be taken several times, so in case you fail your first attempt or you do not achieve the score you aimed for, you can always do it again. In order to take the exam you need to apply 3 weeks in advance, the grade will be issued 2 weeks after the exam. So in case you take the last possible date, you will not have the chance to take it again in order to improve the grade.