IELTS Practice Tests for the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
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 at the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), practice IELTS Academic. The RNCM accepts IELTS Academic but not IELTS Online. You need your results before the RNCM’s deadline, from a test taken within two years before your course starts.
The score to aim for
| Applies to | IELTS overall band | IELTS band in each skill |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Music (4 years), Bachelor of Music in Popular Music, BA Inclusive Music Education, Master of Performance | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Master of Music, Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Studies | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Bachelor of Music (3 years, direct entry to Year 2) | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Graduate Diploma of the RNCM (GRNCM) | 7.0 | Not stated |
Some options within the Master of Music may require IELTS 6.5 or 7.0.
Before you book the real test
The RNCM can change these scores. Check your course before you book: English Language Requirements.