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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 IELTS on computer
test and the IELTS on paper
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 IELTS on computer
your results will be available within 2 to 5 business days.
IELTS Academic, IELTS General Training, IELTS Academic for UKVI and IELTS General Training for UKVI tests are available in the IELTS on computer
.
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The Academic and General Training test fee is the same. You can contact your nearest test centre to find out the test fee for your country and in your local currency. The cost of the IELTS test is 4,500 TL for the IELTS on Paper format & for the IELTS on Computer format too.
The cost of the IELTS for UKVI test is 5,160 TL for the IELTS on Paper format & for the IELTS on Computer format too.
The cost of IELTS Life Skills test is 4,800 TL.
Yes. IELTS on computer provides a note-taking and highlight function. You can try these functions in the familiarisation tests here. You can also write notes on the login details sheet you receive at the beginning of the test.
If you choose to take IELTS on computer, you will take the Listening, Reading and Writing test parts using a computer.
If you choose to take the IELTS on paper, you will complete the Listening, Reading and Writing test parts on paper.
The Speaking test for both paper and computer are face to face with an examiner. This is the best way to measure your speaking skills as it takes a more realistic approach: a life-like conversation with an examiner.
If you take an IELTS on Computer test, the Reading, Writing and Listening parts of the IELTS test are completed on a computer, but the Speaking test is completed face-to-face with an IELTS examiner.
The test format, question types, time allocated to each test part and content is the same for both the IELTS on computer and the IELTS on paper test.
And because the content for both the IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer test is the same, the level of difficulty is also same. The only difference might be your level of confidence in sitting your IELTS test on a computer. If you are tech savvy, you might prefer to take IELTS on a computer.
The IELTS on computer test has a help button to assist you throughout the test. This help option describes question types as well as how the test works. In the IELTS on computer test there is also an option to change some of the settings, such as font size on the screen.
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