Question 1

What does the free tier include?

Accepted Answer

Test 1 of every section (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) and Full Mock Test 1 are free forever — no signup required. You get the same expert band scoring and examiner-style feedback as paid users. Tests 2 onwards require a paid plan.

Question 2

Is the $1.50 a one-time charge or a subscription?

Accepted Answer

It's a one-time charge for lifetime access to that specific section test. You can retake it as many times as you want. Each per-test purchase includes 2 expert-evaluated submissions for Writing or Speaking; beyond that the test still works but submissions are auto-graded only.

Question 3

What's the difference between $4 (full mock) and $1.50 (single section)?

Accepted Answer

The $4 plan unlocks one full mock test — all four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) in a single sitting, scored together with an overall band. The $1.50 plan unlocks just one section. If you're prepping for the real exam, full mocks build the stamina you need.

Question 4

What's included in the $14/month subscription?

Accepted Answer

Unlimited access to every IELTS practice test on the site (8 reading, 8 listening, 16 writing, 24 speaking, 8 full mocks — 64+ tests in total) and unlimited expert evaluation for Writing and Speaking. Cancel anytime; no long-term contract.

Question 5

How long does expert evaluation take?

Accepted Answer

Reading and Listening are auto-graded the moment you submit using the official IELTS raw-to-band conversion. Writing and Speaking are reviewed by our expert IELTS examiners — speaking audio is transcribed first, then evaluated against the same four official band descriptors as the real exam — and a detailed report is emailed to you in 15–25 minutes.

Question 6

Are the band scores from real IELTS examiners?

Accepted Answer

Our expert evaluator is calibrated against the official IELTS band descriptors (4 criteria for Writing, 4 for Speaking) and against samples graded by real IELTS examiners. It's not a substitute for the real exam, but it's significantly more rigorous than self-assessment or generic English checks.

Question 7

Do you support both IELTS Academic and General Training?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Reading, Writing Task 1, and the test cards distinguish Academic vs General Training. Listening and Speaking are identical for both. Our expert examiner applies the matching rubric to your response (graph description vs letter for Writing Task 1).

Question 8

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

We don't offer refunds on per-test purchases or subscriptions because all content unlocks immediately on payment. If something is genuinely broken on our side (failed evaluation, lost recording, payment double-charge), email hello@ieltsfreetests.com and we'll make it right.