The IELTS Academic test is designed for students applying to universities and professional registration in English-speaking countries. Our mock tests faithfully replicate the real exam with 4 sections covering Listening, Academic Reading, Writing, and Speaking — each timed and scored according to official IELTS band criteria.
Detailed breakdown of each section with timing, question types, and scoring.
Four recorded monologues and conversations. Sections include a social conversation between two speakers, a social monologue (e.g. a speech about local facilities), an educational or training conversation between up to four people, and an academic lecture or discussion. You write answers on the question paper during the audio, then have 10 minutes to transfer them to the answer sheet.
Three long reading passages taken from books, journals, magazines, and newspapers. Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. They may include non-verbal materials like diagrams, graphs, or illustrations. Passages become progressively more difficult.
Two mandatory writing tasks. Task 1 requires you to describe, summarize, or explain information presented in a graph, table, chart, or diagram (minimum 150 words, recommended 20 minutes). Task 2 is an essay responding to a point of view, argument, or problem (minimum 250 words, recommended 40 minutes). Both tasks are assessed on task achievement, coherence & cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range & accuracy.
A face-to-face interview with a certified examiner (AI-simulated in our platform). Part 1 is a general introduction and interview about familiar topics (4–5 min). Part 2 is an individual long turn where you speak for 1–2 minutes on a given topic card (3–4 min including prep). Part 3 is a two-way discussion on abstract themes related to Part 2 (4–5 min).
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Understand what your score means and how it maps to real-world proficiency.
| Score Range | Level | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Expert User | Fully operational command of the language. Appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. Required by top-tier programs (Oxford, Cambridge, MIT). |
| 8–8.5 | Very Good User | Fully operational command with only occasional inaccuracies. Handles complex argumentation well. Meets most university requirements including competitive programs. |
| 7–7.5 | Good User | Operational command, coping with complex language. Generally handles detailed argumentation well. Satisfies most academic and professional requirements. |
| 6–6.5 | Competent User | Generally effective command despite some inaccuracies. Can use and understand fairly complex language. Meets minimum requirements for many universities. |
| 5–5.5 | Modest User | Partial command, coping with overall meaning in most situations. Should be able to handle basic communication in their own field. May require pre-sessional English courses. |
| 4–4.5 | Limited User | Basic competence limited to familiar situations. Frequent problems with understanding and expression. Generally not sufficient for academic study. |
| 3.5 & below | Extremely Limited / Non-User | Conveys and understands only general meaning. No real communication possible. Requires significant additional English study before attempting academic work. |
Fully operational command of the language. Appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. Required by top-tier programs (Oxford, Cambridge, MIT).
Fully operational command with only occasional inaccuracies. Handles complex argumentation well. Meets most university requirements including competitive programs.
Operational command, coping with complex language. Generally handles detailed argumentation well. Satisfies most academic and professional requirements.
Generally effective command despite some inaccuracies. Can use and understand fairly complex language. Meets minimum requirements for many universities.
Partial command, coping with overall meaning in most situations. Should be able to handle basic communication in their own field. May require pre-sessional English courses.
Basic competence limited to familiar situations. Frequent problems with understanding and expression. Generally not sufficient for academic study.
Conveys and understands only general meaning. No real communication possible. Requires significant additional English study before attempting academic work.
Preview the types of questions you will encounter in each section of the IELTS Academic test.
You hear a tutor and two students discussing a research project assignment.
"The tutor mentions that the students should focus their research on a specific demographic. Which group does she recommend?"
A) University students aged 18–21
B) Working professionals aged 25–40
C) Adults aged 30–55 in urban areas
In the real test, you hear the audio only once. Our mock tests provide identical single-playback conditions.
"The emergence of vertical farming has been hailed as a revolutionary approach to urban food production. Proponents argue that by stacking growing trays in controlled environments, yields per square metre can be up to 390 times greater than conventional agriculture. However, critics point out that the energy costs associated with artificial lighting and climate control systems often outweigh the benefits of reduced transportation distances."
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage?
Statement 1: Vertical farming produces higher yields than traditional farming.
TRUE — The passage states yields can be "up to 390 times greater."
Statement 2: Vertical farming uses less energy overall than conventional farming.
FALSE — Critics note energy costs "often outweigh the benefits."
Statement 3: Most vertical farms are currently located in rural areas.
NOT GIVEN — The passage discusses urban food production but does not specify where most farms are located.
Task 1: Describing Visual Information (150+ words)
"The bar chart below shows the percentage of people using different modes of transport to commute to work in a European city in 1990, 2000, and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant."
Task 2: Discursive Essay (250+ words)
"Some people believe that universities should focus on providing academic knowledge, while others think they should prepare students for practical work. Discuss both views and give your own opinion."
Our AI evaluator scores your writing against the 4 official IELTS criteria: Task Achievement, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy.
Describe a time when you had to wait a long time for something.
You should say:
After your long turn, the examiner will ask 1–2 follow-up questions (Part 3) exploring abstract themes related to patience, modern convenience, and time management.
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