Exam Day
Information about taking the IELTS test on computer at a test centre:
Before the Test
Arrival: Arrive on time. You’ll get details about timings and procedures in your Test Taker Portal.
If you arrive late, you might not be allowed to take the test.
Special Needs:
If you need special arrangements (e.g., extra time, modified test), contact the test centre at least 8 weeks in advance.
On Test Day
Preparation: Eat and drink beforehand to stay comfortable.
Allowed Items:
No food is permitted inside the test room.
Only water is allowed, and it must be in a transparent, label-free bottle.
How Long Does the Test Take?
The Listening, Reading and Writing tests take 2 hours 40 minutes and there are no breaks between the parts of the test.
Your Speaking test may be offered on the same day as the other sections of the test, or a day before or after. You will receive notification in advance if your Speaking test is on a different day to your main test day.
Please note:
*In the computer-delivered Listening test, the timings are slightly different from the paper-based test. This is because the paper-based test requires users to transfer answers to an answer sheet. This step becomes redundant when answering directly on a computer.
Before the start of each part of the Listening test you will have some time to read the questions.
After the end of each part of the Listening test you will have some time to review your answers.
At the end of the Listening test, you will have 2 minutes to check your answers.
The timing of the Listening test is between 30 – 34 minutes.
What do I need to bring in the test room?
You need to bring:
your ID/identification document: PASSPORT or ID card, the residence permit is not accepted
We recommend you bring:
a transparent bottle of water without a label.
Personal stationery, including pencils, are not permitted in the Test room.
Switch off your mobile phone and any other electronic devices. You will be asked to place these with other personal belongings outside the test room.
The ID check on the test day
The IELTS test location staff will check your identity when you arrive.
Please bring the same valid ID/identification document (national identity card or passport) you used when you booked your test.
Invalid or expired ID/identification documents will not be accepted. If you cannot provide valid ID, you will not be able to sit the test.
Please refer to information for IELTS takers
Information about taking the IELTS test on computer at a test centre:
Before the Test
Arrival: Arrive on time. You’ll get details about timings and procedures in your Test Taker Portal.
If you arrive late, you might not be allowed to take the test.
Special Needs:
If you need special arrangements (e.g., extra time, modified test), contact the test centre at least 8 weeks in advance.
On Test Day
Preparation: Eat and drink beforehand to stay comfortable.
Allowed Items:
No food is permitted inside the test room.
Only water is allowed, and it must be in a transparent, label-free bottle.
How Long Does the Test Take?
The Listening, Reading and Writing tests take 2 hours 40 minutes and there are no breaks between the parts of the test.
Your Speaking test may be offered on the same day as the other sections of the test, or a day before or after. You will receive notification in advance if your Speaking test is on a different day to your main test day.
Please note:
*In the computer-delivered Listening test, the timings are slightly different from the paper-based test. This is because the paper-based test requires users to transfer answers to an answer sheet. This step becomes redundant when answering directly on a computer.
Before the start of each part of the Listening test you will have some time to read the questions.
After the end of each part of the Listening test you will have some time to review your answers.
At the end of the Listening test, you will have 2 minutes to check your answers.
The timing of the Listening test is between 30 – 34 minutes.
What do I need to bring in the test room?
You need to bring:
your ID/identification document: PASSPORT or ID card, the residence permit is not accepted
We recommend you bring:
a transparent bottle of water without a label.
Personal stationery, including pencils, are not permitted in the Test room.
Switch off your mobile phone and any other electronic devices. You will be asked to place these with other personal belongings outside the test room.
The ID check on the test day
The IELTS test location staff will check your identity when you arrive.
Please bring the same valid ID/identification document (national identity card or passport) you used when you booked your test.
Invalid or expired ID/identification documents will not be accepted. If you cannot provide valid ID, you will not be able to sit the test.
Please refer to information for IELTS takers