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Suggestions for study planning abroad

IELTS prepares you to live abroad

Applying for a study in your chosen country requires careful planning. Use checklists to record your progress.

3 YEARS BEFORE REGISTRATION
Find the college or university of your choice, and check the IELTS version you need to take and the IELTS score required. Find out how to register IELTS.

Maintain a good academic record at your current institution.
Find the IELTS test center nearest to you, find the exact date and message your test schedule. You should plan to take the test about 12-14 months before the enrollment of your course.
Start preparing for IELTS - even if you're a native English speaker. You should familiarize yourself with the format and time of the test.
Find out if your institution requires an admission test. Start planning to take the necessary tests by the institution you choose.
15-18 MONTHS BEFORE REGISTRATION
View information about studies from organizations such as

Education US for the United States
Education UK and UCAS for UK
Study in Australia for Australia
New Zealand government website for New Zealand
12-14 MONTHS BEFORE REGISTRATION
Take the IELTS test and accept your score within 13 days. Visit our courses and resources for ideas on how to do better next time if you do not achieve the required score.
Prepare a file for each agency you want to list so you can manage all forms, correspondence, and receipts.
Read all application materials and meet all the requirements as per their deadlines. Create a registration calendar to run on track.
10-12 MONTHS BEFORE REGISTRATION
 Complete the registration file for the institution you have selected.
Complete your financial aid and scholarship application.
Check visa requirements.
6-9 MONTHS BEFORE REGISTRATION
At this stage you should know which institution has accepted you as a student.

3 MONTHS BEFORE REGISTRATION
Make sure your visa application progresses as needed