IELTS: Academic

The IELTS Academic tests all four English skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – and shows that you have the high-level English skills needed for university study or professional registration.

In your IELTS Academic course, you will learn to:

• read and analyse academic texts, charts, graphs and diagrams

• write clear, well-structured academic texts, including summaries of data and essays

• listen and follow lectures, seminars and discussions

• speak confidently about a range of topics, present ideas and discuss opinions.

In your course, you will also:

• develop your skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking

• expand your use and knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and collocations

• understand the IELTS test format and practise all question types

• learn strategies and techniques to maximise your band score on test day.

For a taste of the real exam, try a free sample test directly from IELTS:

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