Compare IELTS Online with IELTS in a test centre

See how IELTS Online compares to IELTS on computer and on paper.
Feature IELTS Online
(taken at home or a private location)
IELTS on computer
(taken in-centre)
IELTS on paper
(taken in-centre) 
Covers all 4 English skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking Yes
Yes
Yes
Face-to-face Speaking test with an official IELTS Examiner YesOnline Yes
Yes
Available for IELTS Academic test Yes
Yes
Yes
Available for IELTS General Training test No
Yes
Yes
Available for UKVI (UK Visa and Immigration) and other migration purposes No
Yes
Yes
Results within 3-6 days after the test 3-5 days after the test 13 days after the test
Globally accepted Yes Not for immigration
Yes
Yes
Receive a Test Report Form Yes Electronic only
Yes
Yes
Listening and Reading tests marked electronically Yes
Yes
No
Writing and Speaking tests marked by official IELTS Examiners Yes
Yes
Yes
Globaly available Yes From 2022
Yes
Yes
Can be taken anywhere Yes Private room with stable internet connection
No Must be taken in-centre
No Must be taken in-centre