IELTS on Computer: 5 benefits you didn’t know

You might be thinking, “Why should I opt for the computer-delivered test?”

Do you have a busy schedule or prefer taking the test during the weekend? Chances are, with the IELTS computer-delivered test, you will have more test dates and times available for you.

This is particularly great if you require flexibility or are juggling a variety of tasks which could include studying for the test itself, submitting applications to universities or handling immigration issues.

With the computer-delivered IELTS test, the results will be made available much quicker than with the paper-based test.

On average, the computer-delivered test results will be ready within 3-5 days while the waiting time for the paper test is 13 days after the test.

If time is a factor for you, go with the IELTS computer-delivered test.

We get it, not everyone is gifted with beautiful handwriting and if you aren’t one of these lucky few, you might be worried about the examiner being unable to understand what you wrote.

With IELTS on computer, your writing test will essentially be done on a keyword and if you are a fast typer, you will actually enjoy a speed advantage versus writers who took the traditional paper test!

Remember the times in secondary school where tests were taken with dozens of other candidates? You probably felt a little stressed which might have affected your performance and results.

While the IELTS is not a competition, having many candidates surround you could add a level of stress. When you take the computer-delivered IELTS, not only will you be able to choose the test dates that you want, there will likely be lesser candidates around.

That means you can focus more on the test at hand!

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At various sections of the IELTS test such as the Writing test, there will be a need to ensure that your writing is within the word limit.

When you take the computer-delivered test, there will be no need to manually count each word, your computer will show you the word count!

That means more time to think over your work and write better instead of counting words.

At IDP, apart from helping students secure their university placements, we are a co-owner of IELTS itself and also conduct the computer-based IELTS test.

Learn more about why to take your IELTS test with IDP

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