Computer-delivered IELTS test

You can choose to take IELTS on a computer for both the General Training and Academic tests. The test format, question types, time allocated to each test part and content is the same for both computer-delivered test and the paper-based test. The only difference is in your test day experience. If you choose to complete your IELTS test on a computer, you will do the Reading, Listening, and Writing parts of the test using a computer. All answers will be typed on the screen. You will also be able to write notes on a notes sheet during the Listening test.

The IELTS Speaking remains the same, with a face-to-face interview with an examiner. The Speaking test will be completed either just before, or just after the Reading, Listening, and Writing test parts.

Taking IELTS on a computer has many benefits. For example, your results arrive a lot faster. With computer-delivered IELTS your results will be available within 3 to 5 days.

Do you know the benefits of taking IELTS on a computer?

IELTS Registration and Important Notes

IELTS Registration process is very simple. To register for an IELTS test, you could either apply in person at the IDP Education Hong Kong Wan Chai Office, or more conveniently, simply register online. IELTS test fee is HKD $2,380. Registration and payment must be completed within 24 hours, and your admission document, dates and time of both your written and speaking tests will be sent to you 7 days prior to the test. You must arrive early on the test day to register and store your personal belongings. Please bring along your ID and admission document for verification, and have your fingerprint scanned before entering the test venue.

(Caution: Customer services, like registration, change test date, collect IELTS result, will ONLY be available at IDP Education Wan Chai Office. Locations other than this, are where IELTS exam take place)

IELTS reflects the ability to communicate in English and assess a wide range of skills. Therefore, it is important to develop your test taking strategies. Candidates should make full use of the official test preparation resources, such as the free IDP IELTS expert seminar, online mock tests, online practices and so on. As long as you have a clear understanding of the content, format and scoring criteria of the test and leverage our preparation resources, it would be easy to score well!

Get to know IELTS on Computer

If you choose to take IELTS on Computer, you will take Listening, Reading and Writing components using a computer; individual headphones will be provided for the Listening test; Speaking test will be conducted online / offline face-to-face with an in-person IELTS examiner. Whether it is taken on paper or on computer, the test content is the same. Results for IELTS on Computer will be available 3 - 5 days* after your test.

IELTS on Computer will be taken at IDP IELTS Test Centres, test takers will be able to complete listening, reading, writing and speaking components in one day. To be better prepares for the IELTS, test takers can learn more about what to expect on the day, as well as trying IELTS Familiarization test to better experience IELTS on computer before your actual IELTS test

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Advantages of IELTS on Computer

* Results for IELTS on computer are usually available in 3-5 days after you finish all components of your test. Please note that the result release day will be postponed to the next working day in the event if it falls on a Sunday or Public Holiday. Candidates will be notified if results are not available on the scheduled date.

New Test Centre Location to Better Fit Your Schedule

Need to go back to the office for work or school for classes after taking the IELTS test? Our new IELTS on Computer Test Centre on Hong Kong Island, together with the centre in Kowloon Mong Kok, are conveniently located in the city centre that allow you to arrange your schedule to take the IELTS test with more flexibility. The following are the address details and the location maps of the IELTS on Computer Test Centres on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon:

IDP IELTS Test Centre (Hong Kong Island)

Address: Level 15, The Lee Garden Two, 28 Yun Ping Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong (Causeway Bay MTR Exit F1) [Location]

IDP IELTS Test Centre (Kowloon)

Address: Room 1202-05, 12/F, T.O.P “This is Our Place”, 700 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Mong Kok MTR Exit B4) [Location]

Address: 11/F, 133 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Ngau Tau Kok MTR Exit B6) [Location]

＊Please note that IDP IELTS Test Centre is for exam purpose only and does not provide registration service. Test takers may register online or in-person at IDP Education Wan Chai Office. More>>>

IELTS On Computer Test Centre Tour

IELTS on Computer – What to expect on test day

Get ready for IELTS on Computer

Before you head into your IELTS test, make sure you take some time to get familiar with the computer-based format of the test. Try out the IELTS familiarisation tests online now, these practice test will give you an idea of what to expect in the IELTS on Computer Listening, Reading and Writing sections.

IELTS Familiarisation Test

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