IELTS is well-known by teachers of English around the world through IELTS preparation courses offered at their institution or local language school.

The IELTS partners encourage teachers to facilitate English learning with a view to improve students' general English skills, as well as preparing their students to take the test. Globally, teachers have increasingly become interested in IELTS.

The Guide for Teachers provides further information about the test and offers detailed descriptions of test scores. In addition, it offers teacher resources to assist in preparing students for IELTS, as well as facilitate teacher professional development opportunities through examining or research.