IELTS Practice Tests for Studying Abroad
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 study abroad, practice IELTS Academic. It is the IELTS test for study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. It is also recognized in non-English-speaking countries where courses are taught in English. Listening and Speaking are the same in IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training; only Reading and Writing differ.
The score to aim for
Each university sets its own IELTS entry score. Student visa English rules differ by country:
| Student visa | Country | English rule for the visa |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa, degree level or above | UK | English equivalent to CEFR level B2; with a Secure English Language Test, IELTS for UKVI with at least 5.5 in each skill; your university can assess your English itself instead |
| Student visa (subclass 500) | Australia | IELTS Academic or General Training, 6.0 overall; 5.5 with at least 10 weeks of packaged English courses (ELICOS) or a Foundation or eligible Pathway program; 5.0 with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS |
| Fee Paying Student Visa | New Zealand | English test results are not mandatory; your education provider confirms your English is good enough to pass the course |
| F-1 student visa | USA | Your school’s own English requirement, met before it issues your Form I-20 |
Before you book the real test
If the UK Student visa needs a Secure English Language Test, book IELTS for UKVI at an approved test location. Australia does not accept IELTS Online for visas. IELTS recommends that results count as valid for two years after the test; an organization can choose to accept older results. Check before you book: What can IELTS do for you.