IELTS Academic — Free Online Mock Test
Full 4-skill IELTS: Listening (40 Q · 30min) + Reading (40 Q · 60min) + Writing (Task 1+2, 30 Q · 60min) + Speaking (response coaching, 20 Q · 14min). Band 0-9. · Official language: English.
Intermediate
Language Proficiency
92 questions
164 min
50 distinct variants
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IELTS Academic exam at a glance
IELTS Academic section breakdown
The IELTS Academic mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. Inter-section breaks are enforced.
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Listening (40 Q · 30min)
40 questions · 30 minutes · ~45 sec/question
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Reading (40 Q · 60min)
40 questions · 60 minutes · ~90 sec/question
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Writing (Task 1 + Task 2 · 60min)
2 questions · 60 minutes · ~1800 sec/question
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Speaking (3-part interview · 14min)
10 questions · 14 minutes · ~84 sec/question
IELTS Academic scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: IELTS Academic has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: IELTS Band Score (0-9).
How IELTS Academic is conducted
Mode
Proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow (face detection, room scan, fullscreen lock, tab-switch detection).
Test format
Linear / fixed-form — every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
Backtracking
Allowed — you can revisit and change answers within a section.
Mark for review
Available — flag tough questions and return to them before submitting the section.
IELTS Academic time strategy
With 92 questions in 164 minutes, you have about 107 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
Listening (40 Q · 30min)
Target ~45 sec/question. If a question takes more than 68 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Reading (40 Q · 60min)
Target ~90 sec/question. If a question takes more than 135 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Writing (Task 1 + Task 2 · 60min)
Target ~1800 sec/question. If a question takes more than 2700 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Speaking (3-part interview · 14min)
Target ~84 sec/question. If a question takes more than 126 seconds, mark for review and move on.
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
IELTS Academic topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of IELTS Academic, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Listening (40 Q · 30min)
- Listening — Section 2: Heritage tour: Granston Castle · 10
- Listening — Section 3: Tutorial: solar panel research project · 10
- Listening — Section 2: Botanical garden tour · 10
- Listening — Section 4: Lecture: energy storage · 10
Reading (40 Q · 60min)
- Reading — The spread of moveable-type printing · 7
- Reading — The global ocean conveyor belt · 7
- Reading — The reintroduction of beavers to rewild rivers · 7
- Reading — Palaeolithic cave art · 7
- Reading — Recycling economics · 7
- Reading — Vertical farming · 5
Writing (Task 1 + Task 2 · 60min)
- Writing Task 1 — Academic · 1
- Writing Task 2 — Essay · 1
Speaking (3-part interview · 14min)
- Speaking Part 1 — Introduction · 5
- Speaking Part 3 — Discussion · 4
- Speaking Part 2 — Long Turn (1 min prep + ~2 min talk) · 1
Sample IELTS Academic questions
A preview of real practice questions from the Wrexa Edge IELTS Academic bank — the same style, phrasing and difficulty you'll face on test day. Full solutions unlock free inside the mock.
Listening (40 Q · 30min) · Listening — Section 2: Heritage tour: Granston Castle
Q1. In which area is photography prohibited?
Why: Olive specifies the Long Gallery (flash-sensitive paintings).
Reading (40 Q · 60min) · Reading — The spread of moveable-type printing
Q2. According to the passage, which of the following best describes Gutenberg's actual contribution?
Why: Paragraph 2 explicitly says each element existed; his achievement was combining them.
Writing (Task 1 + Task 2 · 60min) · Writing Task 1 — Academic
Q3. The maps show the centre of Riverside Town in 1985 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Why: Target: ≥150 words. Cover: pedestrianised, bus station, market, park, etc.
Speaking (3-part interview · 14min) · Speaking Part 1 — Introduction
Q4. Let's talk about reading. Do you enjoy reading? What kinds of things do you read?
Why: Aim for 2-4 complete sentences. Use a tense that matches the question.
Listening (40 Q · 30min) · Listening — Section 2: Heritage tour: Granston Castle
Q5. When does the gift shop close?
Why: The gift shop closes at four-thirty.
Reading (40 Q · 60min) · Reading — The spread of moveable-type printing
Q6. Statement: "Block printing was unknown in Europe before Gutenberg."
Why: Paragraph 2 says block printing was known in Europe by the early 1400s.
These are a handful of the 4600 unique IELTS Academic questions across all 50 Wrexa Edge variants — start a free mock to attempt the full set with instant scoring.
IELTS Academic difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
Full 4-skill IELTS: Listening (40 Q · 30min) + Reading (40 Q · 60min) + Writing (Task 1+2, 30 Q · 60min) + Speaking (response coaching, 20 Q · 14min). Band 0-9. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's IELTS Academic bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for IELTS Academic
Real test-day interface
Our language skin mirrors the actual IELTS Academic testing software — same timer, palette, tools, and navigation.
50 distinct variants
4600 unique practice questions, each variant a fresh test — not just shuffled options.
Detailed analytics
Scaled score, section accuracy, topic-wise heatmap, time-per-question — see where to focus after every attempt.
Spaced repetition (Notebook)
Wrong answers and flagged questions flow into an SM-2 spaced-repetition deck so you actually retain what you learn.
Optional proctoring
Browser-based face-api detection (no install) — turn it on to simulate real IELTS Academic test-day conditions.
Free to start
No credit card. Sign up, pick a variant, and your first IELTS Academic mock starts in under a minute.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the IELTS Academic exam pattern?
- IELTS Academic contains 92 questions across 4 sections: Listening (40 Q · 30min), Reading (40 Q · 60min), Writing (Task 1 + Task 2 · 60min), Speaking (3-part interview · 14min). Total duration is 164 minutes (about 107 seconds per question).
- Does IELTS Academic have negative marking?
- No — IELTS Academic has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is IELTS Academic scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 9. IELTS Band Score (0-9).
- How can I practise IELTS Academic online for free?
- Wrexa Edge offers free full-length IELTS Academic mock tests with instant scoring, detailed explanations, and 50 distinct variants. Sign up for free at Wrexa Edge and start practising in under a minute — no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of IELTS Academic?
- IELTS Academic is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. Full 4-skill IELTS: Listening (40 Q · 30min) + Reading (40 Q · 60min) + Writing (Task 1+2, 30 Q · 60min) + Speaking (response coaching, 20 Q · 14min). Band 0-9. · Official language: English.
- How long is the IELTS Academic exam?
- IELTS Academic runs for 164 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including mandatory inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in IELTS Academic?
- IELTS Academic is split into: Listening (40 Q · 30min), Reading (40 Q · 60min), Writing (Task 1 + Task 2 · 60min), Speaking (3-part interview · 14min). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Full 4-skill IELTS: Listening (40 Q · 30min) + Reading (40 Q · 60min) + Writing (Task 1+2, 30 Q · 60min) + Speaking (response coaching, 20 Q · 14min). Band 0-9. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during IELTS Academic?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the IELTS Academic test adaptive?
- No — IELTS Academic is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many IELTS Academic mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct IELTS Academic variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options. That's 4600 unique practice questions you can attempt, all in the real test-day interface, free to start.
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