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Why was paper-based IELTS discontinued in Taiwan?
The move paper-based test to computer-based IELTS allows candidates to benefit from:
More frequent test dates
Faster results, typically available within 1–5 days
Enhanced test security and consistency
A modern testing experience aligned with international practices
Computer-based IELTS assesses the same English language skills, uses the same scoring system, and is equally accepted by institutions, employers, and governments worldwide. The table below shows how IELTS on Computer compares to the former paper-based test.
Feature | IELTS on Computer | Paper-based IELTS (No longer available in Taiwan) |
|---|---|---|
Availability in Taiwan | ✅ Available | ❌ Discontinued (from 1 Feb 2026) |
Test delivery | Computer at an official test centre | Pen-and-paper |
Test dates | Multiple dates per week | ❌No test dates from 1 Feb 2026 |
Results release time | 1–5 days | Around 13 days |
Listening | Headphones | Headphones |
Reading | On screen | On paper |
Writing | Typed | Handwritten |
Speaking | Face-to-face with an examiner | Face-to-face with an examiner |
Scoring system | Same IELTS 9-band scale | Same IELTS 9-band scale |
Test content | Same questions and difficulty | Same questions and difficulty |
Global recognition | Accepted worldwide | Accepted worldwide |
Preparation materials | Paper-based practice |
What should candidates do now? – IELTS Test type Options in Taiwan
If you are planning to take IELTS in Taiwan, you can:
Book IELTS computer-based test at an authorised test centre
Choose from multiple test dates throughout the year
Use official preparation materials designed for computer-based IELTS