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Prefer Handwriting Over Typing?
If you feel more confident writing by hand than typing but also want the speed of computer, IELTS now gives you an option designed around your comfort. With IELTS (Writing on Paper), you can complete your Writing test by hand on paper while still enjoying the speed and convenience of computer-delivered IELTS for Listening and Reading.
It is the ideal choice for test takers who prefer handwriting but don't want to compromise on faster results or flexible test dates.
Introducing IELTS (Writing on Paper)!
You can now choose to complete your Writing section on paper, while enjoying a modern test experience on computer. Choose what works best for you!
Your IELTS. IELTS Way!
IELTS (Writing on Paper). Same Trust, More Comfort.
Accepted by 12,500+ organisations worldwide, IELTS remains one of the world's most trusted English language tests for study, work, and migration.
Now, IELTS (Writing on Paper) gives you greater comfort without changing the test you know and trust.
You can take Listening & Reading on computer and choose how you want to complete your Writing test—on computer or paper. Speaking remains a face-to-face interview with an expert examiner.
Same IELTS
Same Score
Same Global Acceptance
Note: Available in India from 1st September 2026. Book now for upcoming test dates.
How IELTS (Writing on Paper) Works
Listening & Reading
Take these sections on a computer with easy navigation, clear audio, and a smooth test experience.
Writing
Write your answers by hand on paper, ideal if you’re more comfortable expressing ideas naturally with pen and paper.
Speaking
Have a face-to-face conversation with a certified examiner, allowing natural interaction and real communication.
Why Choose IELTS (Writing on Paper)?
Write More Comfortably
Perfect for test takers who feel more confident handwriting than typing.
Get Faster Results
Receive your results typically within 1 day, just like IELTS on Computer.
Choose More Test Dates
Get more flexible dates! Slots available up to 7 days a week, 3 times a day.
What to Expect on Test Day
You arrive at the test centre.
Listening and Reading are completed on a computer.
Writing tasks are displayed on the computer.
You write your Writing Task 1 and Task 2 answers on paper provided.
Speaking is conducted face-to-face with a certified IELTS examiner.
How Do IELTS on Computer and IELTS (Writing on Paper) Compare?
The content, scoring, acceptance stay the same, only the test format changes.
Feature | IELTS on Computer | IELTS (Writing on Paper) |
|---|---|---|
Listening | On Computer | On Computer |
Reading | On Computer | On Computer |
Writing | Typed on Computer | Handwritten on Paper |
Speaking | Face-to-face | Face-to-face |
Result availability | 1-2 days | 1-2 days |