IELTS 12-Week Study Schedule

This schedule shows what to study each week. Follow it to move from Band 4 to Band 5.

How to Use This Schedule

• Study 45-60 minutes per day
• Practice 5 days per week
• Rest 2 days per week
• The interactive version tracks your progress

Phase 1: Foundation (Weeks 1-4)

Week	Focus	Activities	Daily Time
1	Getting Started	Take diagnostic, 2 easy passages (no timer), 10 vocabulary words	45-60 min
2	Reading Basics	3 easy passages, Multiple Choice strategy, 10 vocabulary words	45-60 min
3	T/F/NG Focus	T/F/NG strategy, 2-3 easy passages, Listening Section 1-2	45-60 min
4	First Check	Timed easy passage, Review weak areas, Mini-assessment	45-60 min

Phase 2: Development (Weeks 5-8)

Week	Focus	Activities	Daily Time
5	Adding Speed	Easy passages (timed), Medium passages (no timer), 10 vocabulary words	45-60 min
6	Question Types	Matching Headings, Sentence Completion strategies	45-60 min
7	Listening Skills	Listening Sections 2-3, Note-taking practice	45-60 min
8	First Mock	Full Reading mock test, Review all errors	90 min (test day)

Phase 3: Exam Ready (Weeks 9-12)

Week	Focus	Activities	Daily Time
9	Medium Passages	Medium passages (timed), Hard passages (no timer), Diagnostic	45-60 min
10	Full Listening	Complete Listening exam, All section types	60 min
11	Weak Areas	Focus on your problem question types, Review vocabulary	45-60 min
12	Final Mock	Full Reading mock, Full Listening mock, Compare to Week 1 scores	3-4 hours (test day)

Track Your Progress

Write down your scores each week. You should see improvement after Week 4.

The online version saves your progress. You can see which activities you finished and your scores over time.

What Comes Next

After 12 weeks, take the diagnostic test again. Compare your scores to Week 1.

If you reached Band 5, look for the Band 5 to 6 plan (coming soon). If you need more time at Band 4-5, repeat the activities you found hardest.