If you plan to study in higher education or seek professional registration in an English-speaking country, you might need to take the IELTS Academic test.
IELTS Academic test assesses your English-language proficiency at an academic level to determine whether you are ready to study at an undergraduate or post graduate level, or work in a professional setting, such as doctor, nurse, teacher or lawyer.
The Academic test looks at your English-language proficiency across the four skillsets, listening, reading, writing and speaking. The Listening and Speaking parts of the test are the same for both Academic and General Training, while the Reading and Writing parts are different.
IELTS on Computer: More Test Dates, Faster Results
We are pleased to announce that from 28 June 2026, all IELTS tests will be delivered on computer, providing a faster, more efficient and streamlined testing experience. IELTS Life Skills will continue to be available on paper.
IELTS on Computer offers the same test format, questions and scoring as IELTS on paper. IELTS on Computer also provides significant benefits to test takers at no additional cost:
Faster results: Typically receive your results in 1–2 days
Faster booking: Book your test as late as one day before registration closes
More test dates: More choice and flexibility for you
One Skill Retake: Retake just one skill, not the whole test, if you need to improve your score.