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IELTS Academic Practice Tests

Access free IELTS Academic practice materials with answers. Download PDFs and practice Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking under real exam conditions.

How these practice tests help

We want you to do well on your IELTS Academic test. With these practice materials, you can:

  • Get used to the test format
  • Experience the types of tasks involved
  • Test yourself under timed conditions
  • Review answers and compare with model answers
Note: Listening and Speaking tests are the same for IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, but Reading and Writing tests are different.
IELTS Academic Reading practice test
The Reading test takes 60 minutes and consists of three sections with academic passages. Practice with official-style question types.
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Computer-based reading papers
Choose a paper and start the timed exam.
Reading Practice Test 3: Public Libraries Today
Timer: 35 min
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Reading Practice Test 2: The Science of Sleep
Timer: 40 min
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Reading Practice Test 1: Urban Farming
Timer: 30 min
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IELTS Academic Writing practice test
The Writing test lasts 60 minutes and has two sections. Task 1 requires describing data/graphs; Task 2 is an essay response.
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Computer-based writing tasks
Choose a task and submit your writing for review.
Task 2: Opinion - Remote work
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Task 1: Line graph - Online shopping
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Task 1: Bar chart - Energy sources
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IELTS Academic Listening practice test
The Listening test takes about 30 minutes and is divided into four sections. Choose a published listening paper and attempt it with audio, timer, instant result, and dashboard history.
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Computer-based listening papers
Choose a paper and attempt the exam with timer and result review.
Listening Exam 1
Timer: 30 min
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IELTS Academic Speaking practice test
The Speaking test lasts between 11 and 14 minutes. Choose a speaking set, record your response, submit it, and review your saved audio from dashboard.
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Computer-based speaking sets
Choose a set and record your own speaking response online.
IELTS Speaking Mock Test 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to practice for IELTS Academic?
Practice with timed tests, review answers, and focus on Academic Reading/Writing question types.
Is 6.5 a good band score for Academic?
Many universities accept 6.5, but requirements vary. Always check your course and institution criteria.
How to improve Reading and Writing?
Learn question patterns, build vocabulary, write daily, and review model answers with band descriptors.
Is getting 7 in IELTS hard?
It’s achievable with consistent practice, strong grammar, and smart exam strategies across modules.
Where IELTS can take you?
Germany
USA
UK
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
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