Computer or paper, your IELTS, your choice
Whether you take IELTS on paper or computer, you can be confident that you are taking the same trusted English language test.
Comparison | Computer-delivered IELTS | Paper-based IELTS |
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Results available | 1-5 days | 13 days |
Booking and registration | Look for a computer icon when booking your test | Look for a paper and pen icon when booking your test |
Test availability | Up to 5 days a week* | Up to 48 days per year (Thursdays and Saturdays) |
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*Please check our Test Dates and Locations for the available computer-delivered IELTS sessions.
No changes to:
- Content
- Timings
- Question types
- Marking
- Security arrangements
- Question types
- Speaking test delivery (face-to-face)