Test IELTS paper-based

IELTS on paper is being progressively phased out

For many candidates, IELTS on paper was for a long time the most familiar way to take the test. Today, however, the IELTS system is evolving and the paper-based format is no longer the main format.

If you are looking for information about IELTS on paper in Milan, this page gives you a clear update on the format and on the test option to consider today.

What IELTS on paper was

IELTS on paper was the paper-based version of the IELTS test.

With this format, the Listening, Reading and Writing sections were completed on paper, while Speaking was completed with an IELTS examiner.

For many candidates it was a preferred option, especially because of familiarity with paper. Today, however, the main IELTS format is IELTS on computer.

What changes now

IELTS has introduced an important update in the way the test is delivered. The paper-based format is being phased out and the IELTS system is moving towards computer delivery.

This means that anyone currently looking for IELTS on paper in Milan should now consider IELTS on computer as the reference format for the present and the future of the test.

For this reason, this page is now an information and update page, not a booking page.

IELTS on computer is now the reference format

The main format for taking IELTS is now IELTS on computer.

With IELTS on computer:

• Listening, Reading and Writing are completed on a computer
• Speaking is completed with an IELTS examiner
• the test is taken in person at an authorised centre
• results are generally available online more quickly

If your goal is to take the IELTS test in Milan, IELTS on computer is now the format to consider.

If you were looking for IELTS on paper in Milan

If you reached this page while searching for IELTS on paper Milan, IELTS exam Milan or IELTS test Milan, the best next step is to check the main IELTS page and the IELTS on computer page.

There you can find more up-to-date information about:

• the current test format
• how the test works
• result timing
• future session availability
• how to contact the centre

IELTS sessions in Milan: current status

At IH Milan, we are currently updating the management of IELTS sessions.

At this stage, we are not publishing new test dates.

If you would like to receive an update as soon as future sessions become available, you can contact us directly.

IELTS remains useful for study, work and international goals

Even though the paper-based format is being phased out, IELTS remains an important English language certification for candidates who need to prove their language level for:

• study abroad
• access to universities and academic pathways
• work and international applications
• mobility and professional goals
• routes that require a recognised English certification

If your goal is to obtain an IELTS certification, the important point today is no longer choosing between paper and computer, but understanding which format is currently available and most suitable.

Frequently asked questions about IELTS on paper

Is it still possible to take IELTS on paper?

The IELTS on paper format is being phased out. For this reason, we no longer present it as the main test format.

What is the main IELTS format now?

The main format is IELTS on computer.

Is IELTS on computer an online test from home?

No. IELTS on computer takes place at an authorised centre. Listening, Reading and Writing are completed on a computer, while Speaking is completed with an examiner.

Can I currently book an IELTS session at IH Milan?

Sessions are being updated. At the moment, we are not publishing new dates. You can contact us to receive an update as soon as sessions become available.

Contact us for updates

Email: ieltssupport@ihmilano.it