There are two IELTS versions available – IELTS Academic to measure whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment and IELTS General Training to measure English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context.
Now you can choose between sitting paper-based or computer-delivered IELTS
Important registration information for IELTS on paper
If you’re not officially a resident in Kyrgyzstan, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option.
Already booked an IELTS on Paper test and you do not hold Kyrgyzstan nationality?
If you booked your test before 16 January 2025, you will not need to show proof of residence.
If you booked your test after 16 January 2025, you will need to show proof of residence by email at least three days before your test date.
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
- A valid Student Visa (stating purpose, length of visa and expiry date) stamped in the passport.
- A valid Work Permit (2 documents) including Visa (stating status and expiry) stamped in the passport and Work Permit card (showing expiry date).
- Residence Permit or Temporary Residence Permit
Please download this IELTS information for candidates to find out more about the IELTS test (general info and paper-based test)
Please download this Information about computer-delivered testing (computer-delivered IELTS)
These videos will help you prepare for your IELTS test on computer:
- An introduction to computer-delivered IELTS
- Your computer-delivered IELTS Listening Section
- Your computer-delivered IELTS Reading Section
- Your computer-delivered IELTS Writing Section
- Find out how to use a Help button
- Find out how to highlight text and make notes
These test tips and advice for each section will help you make the most of your IELTS test on paper :