Looking for a free IELTS essay checker that actually explains your band — not a vague “looks good”? Paste your Task 1 or Task 2 draft into IELTS Syllabus and get examiner-style feedback on Task Achievement/Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range & Accuracy.
What you get in the free check
- Criteria band estimates you can compare week to week
- Specific mistakes (grammar, repetition, off-topic drift)
- Actionable tips tied to your draft
- A clearer Band 8-style rewrite of your ideas
How to use this IELTS writing checker
- Write under timed conditions (20 min Task 1 / 40 min Task 2) using our writing prompts timer.
- Paste 150+ words into the homepage grader.
- Fix the weakest criterion first — usually Task Response or Coherence.
- Re-check after one rewrite. Track progress in your dashboard if you create an account.
Why students use this instead of random ChatGPT prompts
Generic chatbots often invent band scores. Our flow is built around IELTS Writing criteria and returns a structured report you can share. It is still a practice estimate — not an official IELTS result — which we state clearly on every report.
Related free tools
After you grade one essay, run a band calculator for Listening/Reading raw scores, or open the speaking lab for Part 2 cue cards.
People also ask
Is the free IELTS essay checker really free?
Yes. You can start on the homepage without paying. Some full-report unlocks may ask for contact details.
Does it work for Academic and General Training?
Yes for Task 2 opinion/discussion essays. Task 1 Academic charts and GT letters are supported in the grader flow.
How is this different from Grammarly?
Grammarly fixes language. This tool estimates IELTS criteria bands and suggests a higher-band rewrite aimed at examiners.