IELTS Indicator is our new online test that you can take from the comfort of your home, to help you continue your education journey during the Covid-19 situation.
The test is available once a week and covers all four skills; Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. The test uses live test questions and is marked by IELTS examiners.
You will get an indicative score for each section and an overall band score within seven days of taking your test. It is important to note that the IELTS Indicator is not a substitute for the in-person IELTS test. A test taker may still need to take an in-person IELTS test at a test centre once testing resumes to meet the requirements of their university or education provider.
Benefits of IELTS Indicator
For test takers
IELTS Indicator test will give you an opportunity to measure your ability in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
IELTS Indicator can be completed at home, online while IELTS testing has been suspended in some locations
Universities and educational institutions use IELTS Indicator for application purposes.
IELTS Indicator is an official IELTS product you can trust.
For universities and education providers
It is a great way to gauge the English Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking levels of your prospective students
The IELTS Indicator test uses official IELTS test questions and is marked using IELTS test criteria by qualified IELTS examiners
It is available for a limited time in certain locations where IELTS testing is currently suspended due to Covid-19.
How does it work?
You can take the IELTS Indicator on any suitable desktop computer or laptop with reliable internet access.
You will need to complete the Listening, Reading, and Writing in one sitting. The Speaking test will take place either a few days before or after the Listening, Reading, and Writing test.
Where can you take the IELTS Indicator?
You can take the IELTS Indicator at the following locations:
Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mauritius, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria,North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan and Zimbabwe.
What you’ll need to take your test:
a quiet and comfortable space
a laptop or desktop computer (Mac or PC only – you cannot take IELTS Indicator on mobile)
a computer that meets the minimum and recommended system requirements
a reliable internet connection
the ability to download and install a Safe Exam Browser (SEB) - Follow the instructions given in these videos to know how to download SEB on your computer (Windows and Mac OS).
wired or wireless headphones (for good sound quality during your Listening test)
a working web camera
Zoom application downloaded on your laptop.
You may use your credit card to pay for the IELTS Indicator test. Before you proceed, please ensure:
Your card is enabled for international usage
Your card has sufficient available credit limit
You are using Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Diners Club or Discover credit card.
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