British Council launches computer-based IELTS test

ISLAMABAD: Over the years, the British Council in Pakistan has been at the forefront of providing opportunities to students and professionals nationwide through IELTS, helping them achieve their ambitions.

Continuing with this journey, test takers in Pakistan will now be able to take IELTS on a computer, with the computer-delivered test. The computer based test will be launched at test centres in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad from February 24, 2019.

Computer-delivered IELTS will not replace paper-based IELTS but rather offer a choice in delivery and more availability.

Test takers can now choose the option and time to take the IELTS test that works best for them. They can also get their results faster, with results typically available between five to seven days after the test has been completed.

The test content, timing and structure remain the same in both options. Moreover, the speaking portion of the test remains face-to-face with a certified IELTS examiner. Whether test takers take IELTS on paper or computer, they can be confident that they are taking the same trusted English language test. The computer-delivered solution which has been developed is secure and capable of delivering the world-leading security, quality assurance measures and operational benefits that IELTS is renowned for.

The British Council’s Country Director Pakistan, Rosemary Hilhorst stated: we aim to provide our test takers with greater flexibility along with the convenience of choosing the IELTS delivery method that suits them the most.”

Published in The Express Tribune, February 8^th, 2019.