IELTS Academic assesses how well you can use English in an academic environment.
Students applying to high schools or vocational training programs in English-speaking countries might need to take this test.
If you would like to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level in the UK, you can take IELTS for UKVI.
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Are you taking your IELTS test on a computer soon? Take the free IELTS Familiarisation test on computer to know what to expect on your test day.
The IELTS Familiarisation test helps you prepare for your test by providing sample test questions, giving you the actual test experience on your computer*. Unlike the actual IELTS test, these practice tests are untimed, so you can familiarise yourself with the test screens and you can take your time navigating different parts of the test.
The test is now available for:
Listening
Academic Reading
Academic Writing
In this IELTS Familiarisation test you will listen to 4 recordings and need to answer 40 questions based on these recordings.
In this IELTS Familiarisation test you will read 3 long text and answer 40 questions in total.
In this IELTS Familiarisation test you will have two writing tasks to answer.
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In Part 1, you may be asked to describe stages of a process, an object or event, or how something works.
In Part 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view or an argument.
This test is designed to assess your ability to comprehend written English in everyday contexts.