Computer-delivered IELTS is here

Computer based IELTS is now being offered in Surrey. Please note that you will still be able to complete a paper-based format IELTS test, if you prefer.

The test will be held on selected days and registration will close four days before the test date, subject to availability of places.

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So, what is new about computer based IELTS?

If you choose the new option, you will take the Listening, Reading and Writing sections using a computer. The Speaking test will remain face-to-face, as we believe it is the most effective way of assessing your speaking skills and prompts a more lifelike performance.

All other aspects of the test are identical, whether it is taken on paper or on computer.

Results for computer-delivered IELTS will be available 5-7 days after you finish all sections of your test.

Receive your results within 5-7 days

Regardless of whether you choose to take the IELTS test on paper or on computer, you will receive the same test report form. You will receive your results within 5-7 days when you sit a computer-delivered test.

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Still the same IELTS test

If you choose to take computer-delivered IELTS, you will take the Listening, Reading and Writing test using a computer. All aspects of the test are identical to paper-based IELTS, including:

• Content
• Timings*
• Question types
• Marking
• Security arrangements
• Speaking test delivery (face-to-face)

*In the computer-delivered Listening test, the timings are slightly different from the paper-based test. This is because the paper-based test requires users to transfer answers to an answer sheet. This step becomes redundant when answering directly on a computer.

• Before the start of each part of the Listening test you will have some time to read the questions.
• After the end of each part of the Listening test you will have some time to review your answers.
• At the end of the Listening test, you will have 2 minutes to check your answers.
• The timing of the Listening test is between 30 – 34 minutes. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE FORMAT OF THE IELTS TEST

Let’s get familiar with the computer-delivered IELTS
Take a look at this short tutorial video to help you understand and prepare for computer-delivered IELTS

Before you head into your test, make sure you take some time to get familiar with the computer-delivered format of the test. These sample materials will give you an idea of what to expect in the computer-delivered Listening, Reading and Writing sections.

Using the Help button, highlighting texts and making notes

Practice with sample test questions

• Listening <link to your listening practice page>
• Reading <link to your reading practice page>
• Writing <link to your writing practice page>

Computer-Delivered Practice Listening Tests

Practice with sample test questions. Not only will these sample questions step you through how to navigate the screen during your computer-delivered IELTS listening test, they also give you an opportunity to test out some sample questions.

Familiarise yourself with the computer-delivered IELTS Listening test

The Listening question types in IELTS are the same as in the paper-based test:

• Multiple Choice
• Matching
• Plan/Map/Diagram Labelling
• Form Completion
• Note Completion
• Table Completion
• Flow-chart Completion
• Summary Completion
• Sentence Completion
• Short Answer Questions

Any of these question types may appear in any of the four parts of the test.
There is more detailed information on the IELTS Listening question types here.
A selection of sample Listening test questions is given below. Answer keys and transcripts of the recordings are also provided for you to check your answers.
In each sample, you will have some time to look through the questions before the recording starts, and some time at the end to check your answers.

Computer-Delivered Practice Academic Reading & Writing Tests

Practice with sample test questions. Not only will these sample questions step you through how to navigate the screen during your computer-delivered IELTS Academic Reading and Writing test, they also give you an opportunity to test out some sample questions.

• Academic Reading
• Academic Writing

Familiarise yourself with the computer-delivered IELTS Reading test (Academic)

The Academic Reading question types in IELTS are the same as in the paper-based test:

• Multiple Choice
• Identifying Information (True/False/Not Given)
• Identifying a Writer’s Views/Claims (Yes/No/Not Given)
• Matching Information
• Matching Headings
• Matching Features
• Matching Sentence Endings
• Sentence Completion
• Summary Completion
• Note Completion
• Table Completion
• Flow-chart Completion
• Diagram Label Completion
• Short Answer Questions

Any of these question types may appear in any of the three parts of the test.

You can find detailed information about the IELTS Academic Reading question types here.
A selection of sample Academic Reading test questions is given below. Answer keys are also provided for you to check your answers.