Choose computer-based or paper-based IELTS test

If international students need to submit IELTS test scores when going abroad, they need to start preparing for the test in advance and confirm the form when registering. Next, let’s take a look at whether to choose computer-based or paper-based IELTS test? Welcome to read.

Is IELTS a computer-based test or a paper-based test?

IELTS has two modes: computer-based test and paper-based test. There is no difference between the two in terms of test difficulty, test content, test fee, test time, etc. , only the test format is different. However, the number of IELTS computer-based test slots currently available is limited, and there are only IELTS computer-based test centers in five cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Shenzhen, so the paper-based test is still the choice for most people.

The difference between IELTS computer-based test and paper-based test mode

1. Test format

Computer-based test mode: You can choose to take listening, reading and In the three-part writing test, you use a computer screen to review questions and a keyboard and mouse to answer questions. IELTS's unique "everyone talks" speaking test mode will still be retained.

Paper-and-pencil mode: Reading, listening and writing all adopt paper-and-pencil exam mode, with handwritten answers on the test paper. The oral exam is in the "everyone dialogue" mode.

2. Time for release of results

Computer-based test mode: The time for release of results is 3 days after the end of the computer-based test.

Paper-and-pencil mode: Results will be announced 10 working days after the exam ends.

3. Oral exam arrangement

Computer-based exam mode: The oral exam time schedule is more compact, usually on the day of the computer-based exam or as close as possible to the computer-based exam date.

Paper-and-pencil mode: The oral test is usually any day from one week before to one week after the written test.

4. Registration deadline

Computer-based test mode: The registration deadline is 7 days before the test date.

Paper-and-pencil mode: Registration deadline is 19 days before the exam date.

5. Exam date and session

Computer-based exam mode: multiple times a week.

Paper and pen mode: once or twice a week.

There is no change in the test content between the IELTS computer-based test and the paper-based test. The computer-based test mode is the same as the current paper-based test mode in terms of test content, scoring standards, difficulty levels, and test security settings. For candidates who register for the computer-based test, the IELTS test center will provide candidates with relevant electronic equipment that will be used in the test. You do not need to bring your own laptop, keyboard or headphones. Please note that it is prohibited to bring any other electronic devices into the examination room.

Types of IELTS tests

They are IELTS, which is what we usually call the ordinary IELTS test. The ordinary IELTS test is divided into type A academic type and type G training type. Type A It is the type that most students come into contact with most when they go to the UK to study for undergraduate or master's degrees. Category G is generally needed to work or receive training or immigrate to the UK.

The second type is IELTS for UKVI , This is the IELTS test for UK visas and immigration, UKVI. The British Visas and Immigration Bureau will implement the new policy of safe English language test for visas from April 2015. It is applicable to the IELTS test for UK visas and immigration. IELTS for The content of the UKVI exam is the same as that of the ordinary IELTS. The exam content, format, difficulty level, examiner and scoring standards are the same as the existing IELTS exam. Only the test score report will be slightly different, it will indicate that the candidate took the IELTS test for UK Visas and Immigration.

But the price is a bit more expensive. The ordinary test is in 2020, and the UKVI price is 2,070 yuan.

The third type is IELTS (life skills). This IELTS test is an IELTS life skills test, mainly for going to the UK. It is set up by immigrant technicians or people who invest in the UK. The test format is very simple and only tests the level of speaking and listening.

Students who go to study in the UK usually take the first two IELTS tests, but if If you don’t know whether to choose the first general IELTS or UKVI, you can choose according to your own situation.

For example, in the first case, if you meet the language score requirements for unconditional admission, you can directly go to the UK to study for undergraduate, master's or doctoral degrees, if the British institution you study in has a highly credible guarantor. If you have an identity, you only need to submit the English proficiency certificate required by the school, which includes the IELTS score. This is the G-type test score of the ordinary IELTS.

The second one is, for example, if you go to the UK If you study non-degree courses, such as language classes, undergraduate preparatory courses, freshman transfer, and master's preparatory courses, you must comply with UKVI regulations. This will start from April 6, 2015. Students must provide UKVI scores and must When taking the test at the specified location, you must choose the academic IELTS test for the UK and immigration. In short, you can apply for regular courses with both IELTS, but you cannot apply for language courses with the ordinary one, but you can apply for UKVI.