There are three ways in which one may take the IELTS test - on Paper, on Computer, Online.


IELTS on paper - (To be taken at an authorised IELTS Test Centre)

At the authorised IELTS Test Centre, test takers sit at a desk with the question papers and answer sheets for the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests. They write their answers in either pen or pencil. The Speaking test is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner separately.



IELTS on computer - (To be taken at an authorised IELTS Test Centre)

At the authorised IELTS Test Centre, test takers use a computer to sit for their tests. The questions are shown on screen and answers are submitted using a keyboard and a mouse. The Speaking test is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner separately.

With IELTS on computer, there are more test dates available, test takers can choose IELTS at a time convenient for them, and they will receive their results in three to five days. 

The option is available in select countries (Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, China, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uzbekistan).




IELTS Online - (Can be taken remotely from anywhere)

This alternative is available only for the IELTS Academic test. It has the same format, test content, timing, and marking criteria as IELTS in a test centre. You can take IELTS Online from the comfort of your home or another private location with a stable internet connection. The Speaking test is carried out with a trained IELTS Examiner separately and happens via an online video call.

The option is available in select countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Morocco, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine and Zimbabwe).