Free online IELTS practice test

This page provides you with various IELTS practice tests and materials to help you enhance your timing and technique before taking the official IELTS test.

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Free online IELTS Listening practice tests

The IELTS Listening test will take around 30 minutes, with an extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the answer sheet. We’ve provided two practice tests, each made up of four tasks.

Free online IELTS Reading practice tests

You will be allowed 1 hour to complete all three sections of the IELTS Academic Reading or IELTS General Reading practice test. You’ll find practice tests for each here.

Free online IELTS Writing practice tests

You will be allowed 1 hour to complete the two tasks in the IELTS Academic Writing or IELTS General Writing test. You’ll find practice tests for each here.

Free online IELTS Speaking practice tests.

In the IELTS Speaking test, you will have a short discussion with a certified examiner, so you’ll need to find a study partner to help you practice. Find guidance on practicing for the Speaking test here. How to prepare for the IELTS on computer test Use our range of practice materials to familiarise yourself with the IELTS on computer test and improve your English level.

IELTS for UKVI practice tests Prepare for your IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (Academic) on computer test with free sample questions. IELTS Life Skills practice tests British Council offers expert advice on how to prepare for the Life Skills test. IELTS Trial Tests The IELTS Trial Test is a practice test you can take at an official IELTS test centre.

IELTS Progress Check IELTS Progress Check is an official, online practice test. Completed tests are marked by IELTS trained and qualified markers and you will receive a Feedback Report including an indicative band score for each section of the test.