Computer-delivered IELTS: what changes on test day

From the on-screen timer to highlighting text, here is what to expect when you sit the computer-delivered test.

Why this matters

Examiners mark against public band descriptors. When you know what each band asks for, you can practise the exact skill that moves your score.

Step by step

1. Read the question and underline the key words.
2. Plan for two minutes before you start.
3. Check your answer against the task in the last few minutes.

Tip: take a full mock test on BandNine every week and compare your band trend on the dashboard.

Practise with our free tests and track your band on your dashboard.