IELTS on paper
Test takers sit at a desk with the question papers and answer sheets for the Listening, Reading, and Writing tests in an official IELTS test center. Test takers write their answers in either pen or pencil. The Speaking test is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner.
IELTS on computer
Test takers sit their Listening, reading, and Writing tests on a computer at an official IELTS test center. The questions are shown on the screen, and answers are submitted using a keyboard and a mouse. The Speaking test is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner.
IELTS Online
IELTS Online is an alternative way to take IELTS Academic. It has the same format, test content, timing and marking criteria as IELTS in a test centre. You can take IELTS Online from the comfort of your home or another private location with a stable internet connection. The Speaking test is with a trained IELTS Examiner and happens via an online video call.