“IELTS is an accurate reflection of your English language ability. I took IELTS in 2007 and got a band score of 6.5. Honestly speaking, I really did much preparation for the test. I enrolled in a preparation course at Australian Centre for Education (ACE), an initiative of IDP Education, where I was given many useful tips and strategies to the test from many experienced and qualified teachers and examiners. I also tried to familiarise myself with the test rules and format in which I found the IELTS Information for Candidates booklet and Notice to Candidates very useful. Last but not least, I practised as many sample exercises and tests as possible.