IELTS Practice Tests for the University of Cumbria
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 the University of Cumbria, practice IELTS Academic. Cumbria also accepts its own online English test, which follows the IELTS Academic structure and grading. Accepted tests are valid for 2 years. Academic Reading uses journal and textbook passages, and Writing Task 1 describes a chart or diagram.
The score to aim for
| Applies to | IELTS overall band | IELTS band in each skill |
|---|---|---|
| Standard undergraduate | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Standard postgraduate | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| PGCE and BSc Nursing (all fields) | 6.5 | 6.0 |
| PGCE Secondary English Language and PGCE Secondary Drama | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Physiotherapy (BSc, MSc), Diagnostic Radiography BSc, Occupational Therapy (BSc, MSc), MA Social Work, MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, PhD and DBA | 7.0 | 6.5 |
| BSc Biomedical Science, BSc Midwifery, BA Social Work, MSc Nursing, Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) PgC/PgD/MSc | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Each row sets an overall band and a floor in every skill.
Before you book the real test
The University of Cumbria can change these bands. Check the band for your course before you book: English Language Requirements.