IELTS is an English Language Proficiency test. It is the most popular English Language Proficiency test for higher education and global migration, as there are millions of people worldwide who attend the IELTS exam every year. IELTS is developed and run by the British Council in partnership with IDP Education and Cambridge Assessment English. IELTS is aimed at people who want to study abroad, work or immigrate to a country where English is the official language or get a job in their own country where an English language proficiency test is a requirement. The modules consist of four parts: listening, reading, writing and speaking. The test may be administered on paper or via a computer. To determine the most appropriate test mode for you, continue reading.

Comparing paper based and computer-based tests

Examinees often wonder if it’s simpler to take the test on a computer or paper, and if so, which option is most convenient. The key requirement for the computer-based test is a reasonable typing speed, whereas the paper-based test calls for legible handwriting. The content, number of questions, duration, and score for both computer and paper-based tests are the same regardless of the test type chosen by the applicant.