IELTS Academic practice that matches the real exam
IELTS Academic is the version you take for university study, professional registration and academic migration. IELTS Studio trains the Academic Reading and Writing formats specifically — they are never mixed with General Training material.
What the Academic exam contains
Four modules taken in one sitting. Listening and Speaking are the same for everyone; Reading and Writing differ between Academic and General Training.
- Listening — 4 parts, 40 questions, approximately 30 minutes
- Reading — 3 long passages, 40 questions, 60 minutes
- Writing — Task 1 (visual data, 150+ words) and Task 2 (essay, 250+ words), 60 minutes
- Speaking — Parts 1–3, 11–14 minutes
How IELTS Studio trains Academic Reading
Passages are written at authentic length and complexity — around 750–950 words on general-interest academic topics — with the full published question range.
- True / False / Not Given and Yes / No / Not Given with carefully controlled Not Given items
- Matching headings, matching information and matching features
- Summary, note, table and sentence completion with exact word limits
- Split-screen reader with text highlighting and a per-question navigator
How IELTS Studio trains Academic Writing
Task 1 visuals are original and data-rich: line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, tables, process diagrams and maps. Task 2 covers the recognised essay structures.
- A timed editor with live word count, autosave and draft recovery
- AI practice feedback against Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy
- A single estimated practice band with criterion-level estimates and evidence from your own writing
- Band-8 sample answers with commentary explaining why they score well
Common questions
Is IELTS Studio affiliated with IELTS?
No. IELTS Studio is an independent preparation platform. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or authorised by the IELTS partners. All practice content is original.
How is the Academic band estimate calculated?
Listening and Reading use the published raw-score anchors (for example, Band 7 is typically around 30 of 40 correct). Writing and Speaking estimates come from AI assessment calibrated to the published criteria. All estimates are labelled as practice estimates.
Can I switch to General Training later?
Yes. Change your exam type in Account at any time. Your practice history is preserved, and Reading and Writing content switches to the correct format immediately.
Practise the way the exam actually tests you
Exam-order modules, real question types, explanations for every answer, and feedback that quotes your own work.