IELTS Practice Tests for Birmingham City University (BCU)
Pick any of the free, full IELTS Academic tests below to start practicing.
IELTS Academic Reading Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Reading Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Reading Test 1
IELTS Academic Listening Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Listening Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Listening Test 1
IELTS Academic Writing Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Writing Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Writing Test 1
IELTS Academic Speaking Tests
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 21 Academic Speaking Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 Academic Speaking Test 1
Which IELTS test to practice
For direct entry to Birmingham City University (BCU), practice IELTS Academic. BCU accepts IELTS Academic, IELTS UKVI (Academic), IELTS Academic online and IELTS Academic One Skill Retake. Results are valid for 2 years from the test date, or from the original test date for a One Skill Retake. The on-campus pre-sessional course accepts only the SELT UKVI version.
The score to aim for
| Applies to | IELTS overall band | IELTS band in each skill |
|---|---|---|
| Most courses | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Initial Teacher Training, applicants without GCSE grade C/4 or an approved Level 2 equivalent in English Language | 7.0 | 6.5 |
Some courses require a higher score.
Before you book the real test
BCU can change these bands. Check the figure for your course before you book: Accepted qualifications and English tests.