IELTS Academic Practice Tests

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15 min read Academic & General Training

IELTS Academic Practice Library

Free IELTS Academic Practice Tests and Mock Tests

Prepare for university study or professional registration with full Academic tests, instant Listening and Reading scores, and clear feedback for every skill.

31 Full Academic Tests Instant Score Tracking Built for Study Goals

Academic ReadingThree long passages from journals, books and magazines

Academic WritingDescribe visual information, then write an essay

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Cambridge 21Academic

Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Practice Test 1

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Cambridge 21Academic

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Cambridge 21Academic

Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Practice Test 3

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Cambridge 21Academic

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Cambridge 20Academic

Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Practice Test 1

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Cambridge 19Academic

Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Practice Test 1

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Cambridge 19Academic

Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Practice Test 2

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Cambridge 19Academic

Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Practice Test 3

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Cambridge 19Academic

Cambridge IELTS 19 Academic Practice Test 4

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Cambridge 18Academic

Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Practice Test 1

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Cambridge 18Academic

Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Practice Test 2

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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Practice Test 3

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Cambridge IELTS 18 Academic Practice Test 4

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Cambridge 17Academic

Cambridge IELTS 17 Academic Practice Test 1

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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Practice Test 1

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Cambridge IELTS 16 Academic Practice Test 4

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IELTS Academic Mock Test 7 – July 2026

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IELTS Academic Mock Test 6 – June 2026

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IELTS Academic Mock Test 5 – May 2026

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IELTS Academic Mock Test 4 – April 2026

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IELTS Academic Mock Test 3 – March 2026

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IELTS Academic Mock Test 2 – February 2026

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IELTS Academic Mock Test 1 – January 2026

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What Makes IELTS Academic Different?

Listening and Speaking are the same in both IELTS tests. Academic Reading and Writing use material designed for university study and professional registration.

Academic ReadingThree long passages from books, journals and magazines

Writing Task 1Describe a chart, graph, map or process

Writing Task 2Write a clear academic essay

Common TargetBand 6.5 to 7.5 or higher

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Clear information about Academic tests, scoring and feedback.

What is in an Academic practice test?

Each full test covers Listening, Academic Reading, Academic Writing and Speaking. Allow about three hours for all four modules.

Will I receive a band score?

Listening and Reading are scored instantly. Writing includes detailed feedback, while Speaking provides model answers for self-practice.

Should I choose Academic or General Training?

Choose Academic if your university or professional body asks for it. Choose General Training for migration and most work purposes.

How often are new tests added?

New IELTSBeacon Academic mock tests are added regularly, alongside Cambridge practice collections.

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