Update for test-takers and organizations

The IELTS TEST PARTNERS* no longer offer IELTS General via the paper format in Canada but Test Takers can still take IELTS General on computer, with an option to complete the Writing section on paper (starting July 2026). IELTS Academic remains unaffected.

IELTS on Paper and IELTS on Computer have the same test format, questions and scoring. IELTS on Computer also offers significant benefits to test takers at no additional cost:

• Faster results: Available in 1-5 days
• Faster booking: Book your test as late as one day before registration closes.
• More frequent test dates: including weekdays

One Skill Retake, only available with IELTS on Computer, allows you to retake just one part of the test – Listening, Speaking, Reading or Writing. To learn more about IELTS on Computer, please view our familiarisation test and video tutorials.

*The IELTS test is jointly owned by British Council, IDP Education Ltd, and Cambridge Assessment English.