IELTS Practice Tests for Heriot-Watt University
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 Heriot-Watt University, practice IELTS Academic. Heriot-Watt accepts IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake. It does not accept IELTS Indicator or General Training. You must pass the test within two years of your degree start date.
The score to aim for
| Applies to | IELTS overall band | IELTS band in each skill |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation (One-Year), IELTS for UKVI (SELT) only | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Foundation (Four-Year) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Undergraduate | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Postgraduate taught, Design and STEM programs other than Actuarial | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Postgraduate taught, non-STEM programs | 6.0 | Writing 6.0, others 5.5 |
| Actuarial Mathematics programs, undergraduate and postgraduate taught | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| Interpreting and Translating, undergraduate | 6.5 | Not published |
| Interpreting and Translating, postgraduate taught | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| Postgraduate research | 6.5 | 6.0 |
The skill figure is the lowest score allowed in any skill, unless the row names a skill.
Before you book the real test
Heriot-Watt University can change these requirements. Check the figure for your program before you book: English language requirements.