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.