When you opt for computer-delivered IELTS, you take the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests’ components using a desktop computer. The IELTS Speaking test remains unchanged as usual – face-to-face, in a quiet room, with a real, human examiner. It is believed that a face-to-face Speaking test is the most effective way of assessing a candidate’s speaking skills, and prompts a more lifelike performance.

Faster Results: You will receive your results within 2-5 days. The Writing and Speaking tests are marked by the IELTS examiners to guarantee the highest level of accuracy.

More test availability: IELTS computer tests are now available up to 7 days a week, multiple times a day, offering you greater flexibility with test dates and times.

Relaxing environment: IELTS on a computer is offered at custom-built test locations. We provide you with noise-canceling headphones for the listening test.

Pros:

• Easy to write or type your answers if you are confident about your typing.
• A very good-sized screen is provided, which is useful for reading.
• Less crowded – fewer people take this test at one time (at the moment).
• Quick results (a candidate can get his/her results in 5 days).
• Slot availability.

 Cons:

• You are required to be very good at typing. If you are not a good typist, you should consider the paper based test instead.
• Screens will get locked exactly at the mentioned time, so we will not be able to make any last minute changes.
• The timer will not display seconds in the last one minute, so you don’t know when the screen will get locked.

 General Advice:

• Make sure you practice CBT (Computer Based Test) sample tests before you go for the real one. You can find one on the IDP website. Below is feedback on each module.

If you are not good at typing, take the PBT (Paper Based Test).