Free IELTS practice tests · Academic & General Training
Free IELTS practice tests with instant Listening and Reading scores, expert AI Writing evaluation, model answers and clear band score guidance. Pick your test type and start now.
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Listening and Speaking are the same in both tests. Reading and Writing Task 1 are different, so practise with the right materials from day one.
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Yes. Every Academic and General Training practice test on IELTS Beacon is free. You get instant Listening and Reading scores and can review answer explanations after each test.
Academic IELTS is for university study and professional registration. General Training is for migration and work. Listening and Speaking are the same in both tests. Reading passages and Writing Task 1 are different.
Listening and Reading are scored instantly and converted to IELTS bands with the band score calculator. Writing is evaluated with expert AI feedback aligned to the official band descriptors. Speaking includes model answers and self-assessment guidance.
Yes. Every mock test follows the British Council and IDP exam standard, with realistic structure, timing and question types across all 4 modules.
Most candidates benefit from 4 to 6 full timed mock tests, combined with focused practice on their weakest module. Your dashboard tracks band history so you can see when your scores stabilise at your target.
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