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 realize their ambitions. At test centres in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad from 24 February 2019, test takers will now be able to take IELTS on a computer, with the computer-delivered test system. Computer-delivered IELTS will not replace paper-based IELTS but rather offer a choice in delivery and enhanced availability. Test takers can now choose the option and time to take IELTS that best suits them. They can also get their results faster, with results typically available between five to seven calendar days after the test has been completed. The test content, timing and structure would remain the same in both options and, importantly, the Speaking test would be 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.
Published in Daily Times, February 8th 2019.
