این کتاب برای آموزش زبان آموزان با سطح آیلتس 3.0-4.5 طرح شده است. علاوه بر مجموعه کامل محتوای اموزشی چهار مهارت زبان در سطح 1(کتاب Headway Academic Skills)، این ویرایش همچنین شامل دو تست آموزشی آیلتس است و به دانش اموزان دسترسی آنلاین جهت تمرین اعطا می کند.

This IELTS Study Skills Edition of Headway Academic Skills is designed specifically for students who are planning to take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, who are within an IELTS band of 3.0–4.5. In addition to the complete Level 1 Reading & Writing and Listening & Speaking content from Headway Academic Skills, this edition contains two IELTS practice tests and gives access to additional online practice.

— Develops skills required for success in the IELTS exam as well as broader tasks needed for academic study, such as note-taking and essay-writing

— Contains two complete IELTS practice tests, with plenty of skill-building strategies for all areas of the test

— Thought-provoking topics relevant to students in higher education

— Includes strategies for undertaking research and dealing with unfamiliar academic vocabulary