Everything that happens on Mock Day
From booking to results — a complete walkthrough of the IELTS Mock exam experience.
The Mock-Day Journey
Book Your Mock
Day beforeChoose Academic or General Training, select your package, and pick your Writing/Speaking examiner from our certified directory.
Browse examiner profiles by speciality, rating, and availability
Select your preferred date and Speaking time slot
Secure checkout — confirmation within 60 seconds
Pre-exam preparation guide sent to your email
Check-In
30 min beforeIdentity verification and system check to ensure your exam environment meets the required standards.
Photo ID verification (passport or national ID)
Webcam, microphone, and internet speed check
Exam room scan — no notes, no extra screens
Examiner briefing and rules acknowledgment
Listening
~32 minExactly 4 parts, 40 questions. Audio plays once, server-side — no rewind, no pause, no client-side control.
Part 1: Conversation (8 questions)
Part 2: Monologue — talk or announcement (8 questions)
Part 3: Discussion between 2–4 speakers (8 questions)
Part 4: Academic monologue, lecture or talk (16 questions)
Auto-scored immediately at submission
Reading
60 min3 passages of increasing difficulty. CBT interface matches the real IDP layout — highlight tool, annotation strip, question navigator.
Academic: 3 long-form academic passages (~2,500 words total)
GT: 2 shorter sections + 1 longer passage
40 questions across all types (MCQ, matching, T/F/NG, completion)
Strict 60-minute server-authoritative timer
Auto-scored immediately at submission
Writing
60 minTwo tasks in the same 60-minute window. Live word counter. Spell-check disabled. Server timer — no extensions.
Academic Task 1: Describe a graph, chart, diagram, or process (≥150 words)
GT Task 1: Write a formal/semi-formal/informal letter (≥150 words)
Task 2 (both): Write a discursive essay responding to a statement (≥250 words)
Graded by your assigned examiner against all 4 official criteria
Feedback delivered alongside your band score in the results release
Speaking
11–14 minLive video session with your assigned certified examiner. Structured in 3 parts exactly as the real test.
Part 1: Introduction and interview (4–5 min) — familiar topics
Part 2: Individual long turn with cue card (3–4 min + 1 min preparation)
Part 3: Two-way discussion on abstract themes (4–5 min)
Session recorded for examiner reference
Written criteria-level notes provided alongside your score
Results Released
Same dayAll four band scores released simultaneously after the Speaking examiner submits their grade. You'll receive an email notification.
Overall Band Score (rounded to nearest 0.5)
Individual bands: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
Full examiner feedback for Writing and Speaking
Score progression chart (if you've taken multiple mocks)
Improvement opportunities panel with ranked next steps
Built to match the real exam
Every screen is modelled on the IDP computer-delivered IELTS environment.
Audio waveform strip, progress bar, question navigator. Audio plays exactly once — the play button is disabled after initial play.
Split-screen: passage on the left, questions on the right. Highlight tool, paragraph labels, and a sticky question navigator strip at the bottom.
Two tasks in one session. Task 1 prompt on the left, text area on the right. Live word counter always visible. Spell-check disabled.
Live video call with your assigned examiner. Examiner view on the left, cue card (Part 2) displayed on screen. Preparation timer during Part 2.
Rules you must follow
These rules mirror real IELTS exam conditions. Violations may result in score invalidation.
ID verification required
Government-issued photo ID checked at check-in. Name must match booking.
Stable internet required
Minimum 5 Mbps. Wired preferred. Disconnect for >5 min may invalidate the session.
Webcam on throughout
Webcam must remain active during all sections. Cover or obstruction = disqualification.
Single screen only
Only the exam browser window permitted. No virtual machines, no screen sharing.
No external materials
No notes, books, or reference materials visible. Clean desk required for Speaking.
Server-authoritative timers
Timers run server-side. Refreshing the page or losing connection does not pause or reset time.
A typical mock day
Times are approximate and may vary based on your Speaking slot.
| Time | Activity | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Check-in opens | 30 min |
| 09:00 | Listening begins | ~32 min |
| 09:40 | 10-min break | 10 min |
| 09:50 | Reading begins | 60 min |
| 10:50 | 10-min break | 10 min |
| 11:00 | Writing begins | 60 min |
| 12:00 | Lunch break | 60 min |
| 13:00 | Speaking slots | 11–14 min |
| ~15:00 | Results released | Same day |
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