Exam Essentials IELTS Express is developed for students preparing to take the IELTS exam anywhere in the world. IELTS Express is a two-level series. IELTS Express Intermediate (4-5.5) provides comprehensive preparation for both the Academic and General Training modules. IELTS Express Upper-intermediate focuses exclusively on preparing learners for the Academic module. Extensive support materials are available for both the student and the teacher.