What you get
Four exam tracks
IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, PTE Academic, and PTE Core — each with its own practice flow rather than one generic course.
10,000+ practice questions
A question bank covering every module and task type, so you can drill a specific weakness instead of only sitting full tests.
AI speaking & writing scoring
Automated feedback on spoken and written responses, pointing at what affected the score rather than only showing a number.
Full-length & sectional mocks
Timed mock tests that mirror the real exam interface, plus shorter section-only tests for mid-week practice.
Study centre & daily plan
A study plan that turns your target score and exam date into daily tasks, with progress tracked as you complete them.
Self-paced preparation
Practise when it suits you, review saved feedback and choose the next task from your account.
What it costs
Explore the practice available for your exam. No card required.
Compare access and pricing for your preparation period.
View the plan for your exam in your selected currency.
Indicative prices — offers and plan contents change. See the pricing page for current amounts.
Worth it if…
- ✓You are preparing for IELTS or PTE and want structure rather than scattered YouTube videos and PDFs.
- ✓You want speaking and writing feedback without waiting for a human to mark every attempt.
- ✓You are targeting a specific score and want a plan built backwards from your exam date.
- ✓You want both mock tests and question-type practice in one place.
Look elsewhere if…
- ✕You need CELPIP, OET, TOEFL, or Duolingo — BandLadder currently covers IELTS and PTE only.
- ✕You want a purely free tool with no account. Free practice exists, but the depth sits behind paid plans.
- ✕You need scheduled live classes or individual coaching. BandLadder now focuses on self-paced platform practice.
- ✕You want a human examiner to mark every response. AI scoring is fast and consistent, but it is not a certified examiner.
Frequently asked questions
Is BandLadder legit?
Yes. BandLadder is an online IELTS and PTE preparation platform offering mock tests, a question bank, AI-assisted speaking and writing feedback, and self-paced practice. This page is written by the BandLadder team, so treat it as a first-party overview rather than an independent review.
Which exams does BandLadder cover?
IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, PTE Academic, and PTE Core. It does not currently cover CELPIP, OET, TOEFL, or the Duolingo English Test.
How much does BandLadder cost?
Start with a free account. Paid platform plans offer different preparation durations. The pricing page shows current amounts in your selected currency and what each plan includes.
Is there anything free on BandLadder?
Yes — free tools including an IELTS band score calculator and a PTE to IELTS converter, plus a short speaking and writing demo without signup. Create a free account to see the practice available to you and compare paid plans when you need more access.
How accurate is the AI scoring?
AI scoring is designed to be fast and consistent for speaking and writing practice, and to show which aspects of a response affected the result. It is a practice aid, not an official score, and your real exam is marked under the exam board's own process.
Try it before you decide
Take a free mock test and see the AI feedback for yourself.