IELTS Ready vs TST Prep
IELTS Ready
takeielts.britishcouncil.orgTST Prep
tstprep.comSide by side
| Figure | IELTS Ready | TST Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $3.08/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 10 |
| Spec score · Language Test Prep Apps | 8.1 (#11) | 7.0 (#31) |
| AI feedback | IELTS Ready includes AI feedback, with 40 AI feedback upgrades in Premium. | The company says its learning approach includes AI-powered feedback and human-powered support. |
| Founded | 1934 | 2019 |
Plans
TST Prep
- Writing Evaluations$27, paid once
- Speaking Evaluation$29, paid once
- TOEFL Trial Lesson$29, paid once
- The Emergency Course$37 a year
- Complete Test Pack$89 a year
- The Score Builder Program$197 a year
- Reading Group Classes$247 a year
- Speaking Group Classes$247 a year
- Writing Group Classes$247 a year
- Private Lessons with a Teacher$397 a year
In their own words
IELTS Ready
IELTS Ready is a web-based preparation package from the British Council for IELTS Academic, General Training and UKVI. Its free package is available indefinitely after registration and includes 25-minute and 50-minute mock tests, two full mock tests, short Speaking and Listening courses, and live expert webinars. Mock tests provide estimated scores, including estimates across all four skills. IELTS Ready Premium is free when you book an IELTS test with the British Council; access runs from registration until seven days after the test date. Premium includes 40 AI feedback upgrades, scores for Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, and short and full courses covering all four skills. It also adds a personalised study guide, expert support and webinars available live or on demand. The service is provided by the British Council, a registered charity in England and Wales and Scotland. The site may share an encrypted identifier with advertising and analytics partners.