IELTS is making an important change to IELTS on Paper starting July 01, 2026.

If Writing comes naturally than typing for you, our Writing on Paper option offers comfort and speed, so you can take your test with confidence.

Please read the FAQs carefully to stay informed about the change:

If you choose IOC Writing on Paper, you can complete the Writing component of the test with a pen and paper. During the test, you will sit at a computer desk and work your way through the Listening and Reading sections of the test on computer. When you come to the Writing section, you will see your tasks on screen, but you will be provided with an answer sheet and a pen to complete your responses.

IELTS on computer (Writing on Paper) allows you to enjoy the benefits of our computer-based test, with the comfort of writing by hand.

• Complete the Writing section by hand using pen and paper

• Find a date and venue to suit you with more booking choices

• If you don’t get the result you need, resit one skill, not the whole test