Benchmark IELTS Online Course review

Benchmark's IELTS course is the cheapest way on this list to get live teaching alongside a full bank of tests. The Essentials plan costs $69 for 90 days and includes 20 full practice tests, 2 full simulation tests, more than 300 practice questions, 15 AI writing corrections, 15 live classes and 1 tutor call. Pro costs $99 for 180 days and adds unlimited live classes, 100 advanced lessons, e-books, 4 teacher writing corrections with a 24 hour turnaround and a one-to-one speaking mock test on Zoom. Pro Max costs $179 for 365 days with 20 teacher writing corrections and 2 speaking tests. All paid plans carry a score guarantee, and the free plan gives 30 days with 1 full test and 1 AI writing correction. The drawbacks are that teacher marking is reserved for Pro and above, and the vendor presents its prices as discounts from original prices of $138 to $358, so judge the plan on what it includes.

Who it is for

budget buyers who still want live classes

Price

Free plan for 30 days; Essentials $69 for 90 days; Pro $99 for 180 days; Pro Max $179 for 365 days.

Current Price (USD) $69.00 $99.00 $179.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 20 complete practice tests with answers and explanations in paid plans
• 15 live classes in Essentials, unlimited live classes in Pro and Pro Max
• 4 teacher writing corrections and 1 Zoom speaking mock test in Pro
• 20 teacher writing corrections and 2 speaking tests in Pro Max
• Score guarantee on all three paid plans

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Essentials costs $69 for 90 days, the lowest paid price on this list
• Strength: A free plan for 30 days includes 1 full test and 1 AI writing correction
• Strength: Teacher-marked writing returned within 24 hours on Pro plans
• Weakness: Teacher writing corrections start only at the $99 Pro plan
• Weakness: Access expires after 90, 180 or 365 days
• Weakness: Lists its prices as discounts from higher original prices

Key facts

• Cheapest plan: $69 for 90 days
• Free option: 30 days, 1 full test
• Practice tests: 20 in paid plans
• Live classes: 15 to unlimited
• Teacher corrections: 4 in Pro, 20 in Pro Max

Where it ranks

Benchmark IELTS Online Course is No. 3 in our Best IELTS Prep Courses verdict.