Centennial College - Computer-delivered IELTS versus Paper-based IELTS

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
Delivery	Listening Reading Writing	Listening Reading Writing
Delivery	Speaking (Face-to-face Speaking Test with a certified IELTS examiner.)
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)
Length of the test	Listening (30 minutes) Reading (60 minutes) Writing (60 minutes) Speaking (11-14 minutes)	Listening (30 minutes) Reading (60 minutes) Writing (60 minutes) Speaking (11-14 minutes)

*Please check our Test Dates and Locations for the available computer-delivered IELTS sessions.