Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 30 October 2026
Free version vs +Test Zone IELTS
From the Write & Improve free page and the +Test Zone IELTS page.
| Write & Improve Free | +Test Zone IELTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | 10 free Academic tasks and 2 free General Training tasks, then a monthly subscription |
| Tasks | Hundreds of tasks at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, plus Business and Just for Fun, or your own | Realistic IELTS Writing questions in Academic and General Training workbooks |
| Result | A CEFR level for the task, in seconds | An IELTS band score for the task, in seconds |
| Feedback | Automatic word, sentence-level and motivational feedback, plus a progress graph | Feedback to learn from, then change your writing and track progress |
How +Test Zone works
Cambridge says +Test Zone is developed by the same Cambridge team behind IELTS. You pick a task from the workbook, set a timer, write, get a band score for the task in seconds, then revise and check again (Write & Improve).
The subscription is monthly and can be cancelled from the My account page at any time. The page does not show the price before sign-up. A refer-a-friend scheme gives a 25% off voucher for three months when a friend subscribes.
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Using it alongside other practice
The score is for a single task, not a full Writing test. Remember that in the real test Task 2 carries more weight than Task 1, so practise both under time.
Official guidance on how examiners mark Writing is in IELTS Writing marking videos. For more prompts, see our Task 2 samples.
Frequently asked questions
Is Write & Improve free?+
The general Write & Improve tool is free and can be used without registering. The IELTS +Test Zone has free sample tasks, then a monthly subscription.
How many free IELTS tasks does Write & Improve give?+
10 IELTS Academic tasks and 2 IELTS General Training tasks.
Does Write & Improve give an IELTS band score?+
+Test Zone IELTS does, for each task. The free version gives a CEFR level instead.
Who makes Write & Improve?+
It was developed by the University of Cambridge; the site carries a Cambridge University Press & Assessment copyright.
Can I cancel the subscription?+
Yes. Cambridge says you can cancel from the My account page at any time.
Keep reading
Related
- IELTS Writing marking videos
- IELTS Writing band descriptors
- Official Cambridge IELTS books
- IELTS Writing Task 2 samples
- All 3112 guides
Guide updated on 30 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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