IELTS Practice Tests for Immigration and Permanent Residence
Pick any of the free, full IELTS General Training tests below to start practicing.
IELTS General Training Reading Tests
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Reading Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Reading Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Reading Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Reading Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Reading Test 1
IELTS General Training Listening Tests
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Listening Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Listening Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Listening Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Listening Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Listening Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Listening Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Listening Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Listening Test 1
IELTS General Training Writing Tests
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Writing Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Writing Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Writing Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Writing Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Writing Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Writing Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Writing Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Writing Test 1
IELTS General Training Speaking Tests
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Speaking Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Speaking Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Speaking Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 20 General Training Speaking Test 1
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Speaking Test 4
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Speaking Test 3
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Speaking Test 2
Cambridge IELTS 19 General Training Speaking Test 1
Which IELTS test to practice
For immigration and permanent residence, practice IELTS General Training. Canada’s Express Entry accepts only IELTS General Training. Australia and New Zealand also accept IELTS Academic, at the same scores. For UK settlement, a test must be a UK-approved Secure English Language Test such as IELTS Life Skills; a standard IELTS result does not count.
The score to aim for
Score requirements differ by country and can depend on the visa:
| Route | Country | IELTS result needed |
|---|---|---|
| Express Entry, Federal Skilled Worker Program | Canada | General Training, at least 6.0 in each skill (CLB 7) |
| Skilled visas, subclass 189, 190 and 491 | Australia | Academic or General Training, at least 6 in each skill; 7 in each earns 10 points and 8 in each earns 20 |
| Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa | New Zealand | Academic or General Training, overall 6.5 or more for the main applicant |
| Settlement (indefinite leave to remain) | UK | CEFR B1 or higher in speaking and listening; IELTS Life Skills B1, Pass |
Before you book the real test
Express Entry does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake. Australia does not accept IELTS Online, and New Zealand does not accept tests taken at home. A UK test must be sat at an approved test location. For Express Entry, your result must be less than 2 years old when you complete your profile and when you apply; New Zealand needs a result no more than 2 years old when you apply. Check before you book: What can IELTS do for you.