Upscale your score with IELTS One Skill Retake!

Close

IELTS on computer test format

If you choose to take IELTS on computer, you will take the Listening, Reading and Writing components using a computer at an IELTS test centre.

All aspects of IELTS on computer are identical to IELTS on paper test, including: 

  • Question types 

  • Content 

  • Timings* 

  • Marking 

*In the Listening on computer test, the timings are slightly different from IELTS on paper. This is because the paper test requires you to transfer answers to an answer sheet. This step is no longer required 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 long.

IELTS Mock Tests

Access our official IELTS mock tests and get the practice you need. Familiarise yourself with the format of the test to get test-ready.

quick-guide-ioc
play button

A quick guide to the IELTS on computer Listening, Reading & Writing tests.

New sample tests available for IELTS on computer

Academic Writing Sample task 1

Academic Writing Sample task 1

In Part 1, you may be asked to describe stages of a process, an object or event, or how something works.

Start the test
Academic Writing Sample task 2

Academic Writing Sample task 2

In Part 2, you are asked to write an essay in response to a point of view or an argument.

Start the test
General Training Reading - Sentence Completion

General Training Reading - Sentence Completion

This test is designed to assess your ability to comprehend written English in everyday contexts.

Start the test

When you’ve finished taking the tests, you can scroll down to the bottom of the page to check your answers.