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14/07/2026

MTS is the first IELTS test centre in the UK to launch IELTS on Computer with Writing on Paper.

This new hybrid format is designed for test-takers who prefer to handwrite their Writing answers rather than type them on a keyboard.

Here’s how it works: You’ll complete Listening and Reading on a computer for speed and efficiency. Your Writing component will appear on screen, but you’ll handwrite your answers on official paper using a pen. Speaking remains a face-to-face interview with a human examiner, as always.

The best part? This new format delivers all the benefits of computer-based testing – fast results (1-5 days) and access to One Skill Retake – while giving you the comfort and control of handwriting. Extensive research by the IELTS partners confirms that scores are completely comparable across all formats.

Our first test date is 13 July 2026 at London (Chiswick), with rollouts across Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Milton Keynes, and Belfast throughout summer and autumn.

If writing comes more naturally to you than typing, this could be the format that helps you give your best performance on test day.

Learn more 👉 https://mtsglobal.uk.com/blog/mts-first-ielts-test-centre-uk-launch-ielts-on-computer-writing-on-paper

Book your seat now 👉 https://mtsglobal.uk.com/ielts

18/06/2026

A heatwave is coming — but it won't be coming into your exam room.

We know that sitting an important test in a stuffy, overheated room is the last thing any test taker wants. That's why a number of our MTS test centres are fully air conditioned, so you can keep your focus exactly where it belongs — on doing your best.

The following MTS test centres are air conditioned and will be kept comfortable throughout your test:

• Birmingham
• Brighton
• Cardiff
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• London Chiswick
• London Kings Cross
• Manchester

Not booked at one of these centres? Don't worry — our teams take test-day comfort seriously and will do everything they can to keep rooms cool and well ventilated.

And if you'd feel more settled sitting at an air-conditioned venue, our MTS IELTS Transfer Promise lets you move your test date free of charge up to 24 hours before your test.

Stay cool, stay focused, and good luck. You've got this.

Read the full article here: https://mtsglobal.uk.com/blog/staying-cool-during-your-ielts-test

Prepare for the IELTS exam with MTS, your trusted partner in English language testing. Our training programs include mock tests and expert-led courses to help you achieve your desired score. Start your preparation with us!

16/06/2026

Join us for a free CPD webinar: Your guide to teaching abroad and making it work for you.

Teaching abroad can be a career, a lifestyle or a short-term adventure. How do you make it work for you?

14:00-15:00 GMT, Saturday 27 June 2026

Loretta Flockhart

This webinar explores the myths and motivations behind teaching internationally. You'll examine career routes, different teaching contexts, and learn how to evaluate opportunities that fit your aspirations. Plus, discover strategies for adapting to new cultures and building professional networks abroad.

Loretta Flockhart has been teaching and assessing for over 13 years across the UK, Chile, Argentina, Korea, and Uzbekistan. With expertise in EAP tutoring, curriculum design, and a Master's in Creative Writing, she brings firsthand knowledge of international education.

Ready to explore your next chapter?
Register now 👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317815089466/WN_aLccv7t1Q6G8m9PfdtqzRQ

11/06/2026

Celebrating the 2026 World Cup with MTS 🌍⚽️

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here – 48 nations, one trophy, and an incredible global celebration.

Here's what got us thinking: How many of these World Cup nations have we tested with MTS? The answer? 45 out of 48!

Over the last 18 months, we've welcomed IELTS test takers from nearly every nation competing in this historic tournament – from Brazil to Turkey, Ghana to South Korea. Whether you're chasing a UK university place, advancing your career, or moving abroad, our test takers are breaking boundaries and unlocking their next chapter.

Just like the World Cup brings the world together, English connects us all. At MTS, diversity is at the heart of everything we do.

Read the full story: https://mtsglobal.uk.com/blog/celebrating-2026-world-cup-96-years-48-nations-1-trophy

Ready to take your global step? Find your nearest IELTS test location 👉 https://ielts.mtsglobal.uk.com/

14/05/2026

Every year in the week of 12 May, we celebrate International Nurses' Day—the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. At MTS, it's a moment to honour the extraordinary professionals who form the backbone of healthcare systems globally.

Why we celebrate:
The 2026 theme, "Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives," reminds us that nurses are leaders, innovators, and primary advocates for patient safety. Investing in and empowering nurses is the most direct way to improve global health outcomes.

Our global nursing community:
We're privileged to support thousands of nurses taking their next professional steps. Many sit IELTS exams at our UK, Ireland, European, or Brazil centres as they prepare to bring vital skills to healthcare sectors worldwide. We also deliver OET (specialist medical English) in Manchester.

Between January and April 2026, MTS welcomed hundreds of nurses from over 100 countries. Our top 10 nationalities included Nigeria (34%), India (14%), Ghana (13%), UK (7%), and Philippines (6%).

Celebrating diversity:
20% of our nursing IELTS test-takers were men—reflecting a more modern, inclusive workforce. Nursing is defined by skill, clinical excellence, and empathy, not gender.

Thank you to all the nurses studying for IELTS or OET qualifications, those awaiting results, and the millions on the front lines: your dedication to providing world-class care—often in a second language and a new country—is truly inspiring.

Happy International Nurses' Day!

07/05/2026

MTS opens its doors to democracy as well as exams: MTS serves as a Polling Station for London’s Hammersmith and Fulham local council elections 2026

In a proud act of civic engagement, MTS is opening up its head office and London exam centre to local voters, transforming its ground floor area into a bustling hub of democracy today (7 May 2026).

In England, voting began this morning for voters to select candidates for 5,000 seats across 136 English local councils, and MTS is helping by transforming its Zone 2 West London head office and largest exam venue (180 exam seats in one building) into one of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham’s local polling stations.

MTS’s venue facilities are ideal for accommodating voters from the west London area. Our venue has been prepared for Election Day, equipped with all the necessary amenities, including private polling booths and secure ballot areas, in our newly renovated ground floor areas, ensuring a perfect voting experience.

MTS’s collaboration with the Electoral Services Team at the London Borough Hammersmith and Fulham indicates our dedication to community involvement and democratic participation.

As our CEO Michal Mazanek states: “We are delighted to support the democratic process and provide our exam venue facilities for this important democratic event.”

For anyone interested in working with MTS for exam delivery, whether that is in London, the UK, or world-wide, should get in touch at [email protected].

Click the link below for our blog: https://mtsglobal.uk.com/business/news/mts-opens-doors-democracy-and-exams-polling-station%20for-london-hammersmith-fulham-local-elections-2026

06/05/2026

New to teaching IELTS? This course is designed for you.

The Introduction to teaching IELTS is a 70-hour, ALAP-accredited programme built for EFL teachers who want to develop the skills and confidence to teach IELTS effectively.

What you’ll get:
- 30 hours of live instruction with experienced IELTS teachers and trainers
- 40 hours of self-guided learning, delivered flexibly through LMS, Zoom, and Padlet
- Practical sessions on marking and giving constructive feedback
- Professional journal subscriptions to support your ongoing development
- Post-course support as you apply your learning in the classroom

The course covers all four IELTS components, common challenges for teachers and students, and reflective practice to help you keep improving long after the course ends.

Live sessions run every Saturday, 12:30-14:15 (BST),
from 23 May to 26 Sept 2026.

Places are limited. Register now via the link here: https://mtsglobal.uk.com/teachers/ielts-teacher-training/order-details

17/03/2026

Celebrating St Patrick’s Day and MTS’s Ireland-based IELTS test takers

MTS wishes all our Ireland-based IELTS test takers a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. If you find yourself in Ireland on 17 March, you’ll notice a lot of people wearing green (Ireland’s ‘people’s colour’), and the ‘craic’ (fun) is easily found.

Since it is a national holiday, many Irish people will take the day off work, and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

MTS delivers regular IELTS test dates in our IELTS test centres in Dublin and Galway, and we can run sessions in other places such as Limerick and Cork.

And what an international group of customers we have in Ireland! In 2025 and in the first part of 2026, MTS welcomed thousands of IELTS test takers in our Irish test centres, coming from an impressive 92 different nationalities,

The proportion of nationalities of our Ireland-based IELTS test takers was:
Chinese 11%
Brazilian 10%
Spanish 8%
Saudi Arabian 6%
Indian 6%
Irish 5%
Ukrainian 5%
Italian 4%
Nigerian 4%
Mongolian 3%

And we are pleased to report that Ireland is a popular destination country for so many international students and professionals seeking to migrate and settle in an English-speaking country. In fact, Ireland represented the 4th most popular destination for all our UK and Ireland IELTS test takers in 2025 (after the UK, Canada and Australia).

Your lucky charm? A great IELTS score

At MTS, we know that celebrating Irish culture is a lot easier when you feel secure in your future. To study, work, or settle in Ireland, a strong IELTS score is often the "Golden Ticket."

We make the process as smooth possible, MTS has convenient test sessions throughout the month in comfortable facilities and a professional environment and friendly staff to assist you.

MTS’s IELTS test centre in Dublin: Our capital city IELTS venue in Ireland offers frequent dates to fit your busy schedule. MTS is located centrally in Dublin with excellent public transport links – whether you are coming from Dublin or from the surrounding areas in Ireland.

MTS’s IELTS test centre in Galway is a great place to take IELTS for those based near the beautiful West Coast of Ireland.

MTS’s Limerick & Cork venues are only occasional IELTS venues, but we will deliver IELTS sessions in Limerick or Cork in partnership with local schools – get in touch with us at [email protected] if you are interested in a partnership with MTS for IELTS test delivery.

Take your test with MTS

You can book your IELTS test with MTS in Ireland here: https://affiliates-britishcouncil.org/?a=22&c=134&p=r&s1=ireland-blog-post

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the whole team at MTS!

19/02/2026

MTS offers the cheapest IELTS test in Edinburgh!

We have lowered our IELTS test price again, making MTS the most affordable IELTS test centre in Edinburgh, and possibly across Scotland.

Your goals should not feel out of reach, and your IELTS test should not cost more than it has to.

If you are planning to move to Scotland, apply for a UK visa, study at university, or improve your job prospects, a valid IELTS score is often essential. IELTS is recognised across the UK and accepted by universities and immigration authorities.

Not sure if you are ready? Practise first with the MTS IELTS Practice Hub and build your confidence before test day.
IELTS Practice Hub: https://ielts.mtsglobal.uk.com/

Ready to book? Tap the link in our affiliate Instagram bio to secure your IELTS test in Edinburgh today.
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Read the full blog post on taking an IELTS test in our Edinburgh venue here:
https://mtsglobal.uk.com/blog/mts-ielts-test-price-cheapest-edinburgh