The world’s most popular high-stakes English language test for work, study and migration can now be taken on computer.
IELTS on computer is available more frequently, more flexibly and with faster results!
You can now choose the time and day to take IELTS that works for you. You can also get your results faster, with results typically available online between 3 to 5 calendar days after the test has been completed.
The test content, timing and structure remain and, importantly, the Speaking test remains face-to-face with a certified IELTS Examiner. Whether you take IELTS on paper or computer, you can be confident that you are taking the same trusted English language test.
With IELTS on computer there are more test dates and test sessions available, allowing you to sit your test at a time convenient for you.
Our locations:
- Central London
- Bristol
- Cambridge
- Chelmsford
- Oxford
- Cardiff
- Tel-Aviv
More places coming soon!
IELTS on computer:
- More frequent
- More flexible
- Faster results!
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Currently, we are offering IELTS on computer test in Central London, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Cardiff and Oxford, but will soon roll out in all our UK venues. With IELTS on computer test, there are more test dates and test sessions available, allowing you to sit the test at a time convenient for you. Find the available dates and locations here.
We offer IELTS on computer test sessions from Monday to Sunday.
Yes. The IELTS on computer test will cover the listening, reading and writing skills. The test will be the same as paper-based IELTS in terms of content, scoring, level of difficulty and question types. The Speaking test is not changing and will still be carried out face to face with a trained IELTS Examiner.
The IELTS on computer and IELTS on paper test fee is £185 in all our locations, except Cardiff and Oxford, where the test fee is £180.
IELTS and “IELTS for UKVI” are different tests.
If you wish to use an IELTS test result as a part of your application to UKVI – apart from some types of student visa – you may need to take an “IELTS for UKVI” or “IELTS LifeSkills” test.
To find out whether you need to take an approved SELT test, what level you need to achieve, and which test you can use, you should visit https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/which-ielts-test/ukvi.
There is also a wealth of information on UKVI’s website www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests.
Both the UKVI and LifeSkills tests are provided by the British Council and must be taken at an IELTS test location specifically authorised by UKVI and must be taken under specified conditions.
You will need to book your UKVI test with the British Council at https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/united-kingdom
This comes down to personal preference and choice. You might be used to paper-based exams as this might feel similar to other exam situations from school, whereas other people might feel more comfortable typing.