Once you have made the decision to work or study abroad in an English speaking country, you will need to take an IELTS test as part of your application requirements. Make an informed choice about which IELTS test to take and clear up any misunderstandings you may have heard about the test formats.
Is IELTS on Computer more difficult?
Whether you take IELTS on Computer or IELTS on Paper, you can expect to see the exact same test content. The only difference with the computer-based test is that your answers for the Writing, Reading and Listening sections are completed on a computer instead of on paper.
Be assured that the questions in your IELTS on Computer test are the same as those in the paper-based test. This means you can use our free computer-delivered familiarisation test to practise for your IELTS test, no matter which format you have chosen. Try it here.
Does IELTS on Computer take longer?
The Listening, Reading and Writing sections of the test take 2 hours and 40 minutes, with no breaks between sections. However, you can expect to spend slightly more time in the test centre if you take IELTS on Paper because your answers will need to be transferred to an answer sheet. If you take IELTS on Computer, this step becomes redundant because your answers are already on a computer.
Is IELTS on Computer more expensive?
Taking IELTS on Computer will cost you the same as IELTS on Paper. We do not charge extra for the use of our computers at our official IELTS test centres, so don’t let this be a factor in the choice you make. When you take IELTS with the British Council, you will get free access to IELTS Ready Premium, worth $60, to help you prepare for the test.
Is IELTS on Computer user friendly?
When you take IELTS on Computer with the British Council, you can expect to use a well-functioning computer with clear instructions to guide you. The questions on screen will be easy to read and it will be clear where you should input your answers.
When you take IELTS on Computer, you can take advantage of the word count feature in the Writing section and ensure you submit just the right length. You can also take notes and go back and forth between questions, just as you would with the paper-based test.
Ready to make your choice? Register today for IELTS on Computer or IELTS on Paper.