Ways to take your IELTS test​

You can take IELTS your way, with options to take IELTS on computer or IELTS on computer with Writing on Paper in a test centre in Egypt.

IELTS on computer​

Take the test via computer at an official test centre. Questions for the Listening, Reading and Writing sections will be given on-screen and you’ll input your answers directly onto the computer. Your Speaking test will be live with an examiner. Results typically arrive within 2 days.​

IELTS on computer (Writing on Paper)​

Writing on Paper is a new option for the IELTS on computer test and allows you to take the Writing section with a pen and paper. If you choose

Writing on Paper, your Writing component tasks will be shown on screen, but you’ll complete the tasks in pen on an IELTS Writing Answer Sheet.​

  IELTS on Computer Writing on Paper
Total test time 2 hrs, 45 mins 2 hrs, 45 mins
Location Official test centre Official test centre
Results 1-5 days, typically received within 2 days 1-5 days
Retakes One Skill Retake available One Skill Retake available

New: IELTS on computer familiarisation test:

We are now offering IELTS on computer in over 100 countries. 

A free familiarisation test for IELTS on computer is now available on takeielts.org for any test takers who want to experience the test system and know what to expect before test day. 

Key features and benefits:

  • 2.5 hours of Listening, Reading and Writing questions, same as the real test
  • Both Academic and General Training 
  • Free results for Listening and Reading 
  • Accessible anywhere at any time, no need to book or register in advance

Click here to access the familiarisation test

IELTS on paper

If you choose this option, you will write the answers to the Listening, Reading and Writing sections on paper. The Speaking test will be conducted face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner.

Your results will be available after 13 calendar days from the test date. 

If you have any special requirements, you should take the paper-based test.

Book your IELTS Academic or General Training test on paper

Find a test date

The tables below show the available upcoming written test dates for IELTS Academic and General Training on paper and on computer. They do not include IELTS for UKVI.

Test date Module Registration deadline 
08/02/2020 AC 30/01/2020
22/02/2020 AC 13/02/2020
07/03/2020 AC and GT 27/02/2020
14/03/2020 AC 05/03/2020
21/03/2020 AC and GT 12/03/2020

Test date Module Registration deadline 
08/02/2020 AC 30/01/2020
22/02/2020 AC 13/02/2020
07/03/2020 AC and GT 27/02/2020
14/03/2020 AC 05/03/2020
21/03/2020 AC and GT 12/03/2020

Date Module
3/2/2020 AC and GT
4/2/2020 AC and GT
10/2/2020 AC and GT
11/2/2020 AC and GT
17/2/2020 AC and GT
18/2/2020 AC and GT
24/2/2020 AC and GT
25/2/2020 AC and GT
2/3/2020 AC and GT
3/3/2020 AC and GT
9/3/2020 AC and GT
10/3/2020 AC and GT
16/3/2020 AC and GT
17/3/2020 AC and GT
23/3/2020 AC and GT
24/3/2020 AC and GT
30/3/2020 AC and GT
31/3/2020 AC and GT

Date Module
1/2/2020 AC and GT
8/2/2020 AC and GT
15/2/2020 AC and GT
28/02/2020 AC and GT
7/3/2020 AC and GT
14/3/2020 AC and GT
27/3/2020 AC and GT

Date Module
14/2/2020 AC and GT
22/2/2020 AC and GT
29/02/2020 AC and GT
21/3/2020 AC and GT
28/3/2020 AC and GT

Date Module
2/2/2020 AC and GT
9/2/2020 AC and GT
16/2/2020 AC and GT
23/2/2020 AC and GT
1/3/2020 AC and GT
8/3/2020 AC and GT
15/3/2020 AC and GT
22/3/2020 AC and GT
29/3/2020 AC and GT

Date Module
15/02/2020 AC and GT
19/02/2020 AC and GT
14/03/2020 AC and GT
28/03/2020 AC and GT