IELTS Writing Checker
Get your IELTS essay checked against the real marking criteria
IELTS Writing is scored on four criteria — not just grammar. Submit your Task 1 or Task 2 response and receive detailed band-score feedback covering everything examiners actually look for.
What IELTS Writing is actually scored on
Each of the four criteria contributes equally to your writing band score. A tool that only checks grammar covers one part of one criterion.
Task Achievement
25%Did you fully address the question? Does your argument match the task type (opinion, discussion, problem-solution)?
Coherence & Cohesion
25%Does your essay flow logically? Are paragraphs connected? Do linking words match the relationships between ideas?
Lexical Resource
25%Do you use a range of vocabulary? Are words precise and appropriate? Do you avoid repetition?
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
25%Do you use a variety of sentence structures? Are complex sentences used correctly alongside simple ones?
How this compares to a grammar checker or AI
| Tool | Task Achievement | Coherence | Vocabulary | Grammar | Band Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar checker (Grammarly etc.) | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Partial | ✗ |
| ChatGPT / general AI | Inconsistent | Inconsistent | Inconsistent | Inconsistent | ✗ |
| idupath Writing Coach | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
How the feedback works
Submit your essay
Paste your Task 1 letter or Task 2 essay. You can use one of the provided questions or paste your own.
Receive your score
Your essay is evaluated against the official IELTS marking criteria. You see a band estimate and exactly where marks are being lost.
Get the full report by email
The detailed feedback — marked sentences, rewrite suggestions, vocabulary notes — arrives in your inbox within 30 minutes.
Know your IELTS Writing band before the real exam
Submit one essay. Get your estimated band and the specific feedback that moves your score.
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