IELTS on computer: Advantages, sample questions and answers

If you’re taking the IELTS on computer test, you might know you will be completing the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests on a computer and the Speaking test face-to-face with an IELTS examiner. 

Taking IELTS on a computer offers many advantages, from many test dates to fast results - now in 3 to 5 days of sitting your IELTS test. 

To help you decide if the IELTS on computer is the best option for you, ask yourself the following: 

• Do I feel comfortable using technology, like computers? 

• Can I type well on a keyboard? 

• Is it easy for me to read articles and content online? 

If you answered yes to all these questions, then this is the test for you.  

Let's take a closer look at the advantages of sitting your IELTS test on a computer. 

Test availabilitymeansmany test dates and times.  

Some test centres will run IELTS on computer tests in the morning, afternoon, and evening, giving you much more flexibility in choosing when you feel you can perform at your best.  

More test availability will provide you with more flexibility and could help with planning and for meeting deadlines for a variety of things, including submitting applications for work, school, immigration, and more. 

Another advantage of taking IELTS on computer is you will get your results within 3 to 5 days. 

Try some IELTS Reading sample questions on computer to see if it is for you. It's also a perfect addition to your IELTS study plan. 

The Reading sample questions for IELTS on computer are made up of 11 question types and 41 questions including: 

• Multiple choice 

• Identifying information 

• Note completion 

• Matching headings 

• Matching sentence endings 

• Summary completion 

• Sentence completion 

• Flow-chart completion 

Start the sample questions for Reading by clicking on the link below 

• Start Academic sample questions on computer  

• Start General Training sample questions on computer  

Download the answer sheet to see how you went. 

• Academic Reading answer sheet  

• General Training Reading answer sheet  

Try our sample questions for IELTS Writing test on computer to see if it is for you. And if you have booked an IELTS on computer test, add it to your study plan. 

The sample questions for IELTS Writing test consists of 2 tasks. 

Task 1: You will be asked to write 150 words and spend about 20 minutes on this task. 

Task 2: You will be asked to write 250 words and spend about 40 minutes on this task. 

Start your Writing practice test by clicking on the link below: 

• Start the Academic Writing sample questions  

• Start the General Training Writing sample questions  

Download the answer sheet to see how you went. 

• Academic Writing answer sheet  

• General Training Writing answer sheet  

Try these free Listening sample questions and get a feel for what it's like to take IELTS Listening on a computer. The IELTS on computer Listening practice test is made up of 6 question types and 24 questions including: 

• Multiple choice 

• Matching 

• Plan, map, diagram labelling 

• Note completion 

• Short answer questions 

Start the free practice questions on computer  

Download the answer sheet  

Even though you might choose to do the Listening, Reading and Writing tests on a computer, the Speaking test will continue to be done face to face with a certified IELTS examiner.

We believe a face-to-face Speaking test is the most effective way of assessing your speaking skills and prompts a more life-like assessment of your English-language skills.