Now, take IELTS on a computer

The British Council has announced that the IELTS, an English language test for work, study and migration can now be taken on a computer. The computer delivered IELTS is now available in New Delhi and the first test will be held on the 9th of February, 2019.

IELTS on a computer will not replace paper-based IELTS but rather offer a choice in delivery and more availability. Thus, the test taker is administered the same test, but is offered more choice.

Test takers can now choose the option and time to take IELTS that best works for them. They can also get their results faster, with results typically available between five to seven calendar days after the test has been completed.

The test content, timing, fee and structure remain the same in both options and, importantly, the speaking test remains face- to-face with a certified IELTS Examiner. Whether test takers take IELTS on paper or computer, they can be confident that they are taking the same trusted English language test.

Test takers who choose the option of computer-delivered IELTS can access support materials with which to prepare for taking IELTS on a computer.

IELTS is a widely used test of English for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. It is recognised by more than 10,000 universities, schools, employers and immigration bodies, including all universities in Australia and the UK and many of the leading institutions in the USA.

Established i n 1989, and jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English. It measures the four key languages skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing. It is backed by dedicated research teams in the UK and Australia and administered by centres in more than 140 countries around the world.

The IELTS test fee in India differs as per the test type with the computer-based test costing more than the paper-based test.

THE FIRST COMPUTERDELIVERED IELTS WILL BE HELD ON 9 FEBRUARY