Change in IELTS on Paper Test (Effective from 1st May 2025)

Dear Partner

We are writing to inform you of an upcoming change to the way IELTS on Paper test is taken. From the 1 May 2025, all test takers must complete their IELTS on Paper test using a black ink pen instead of a pencil. We are making this change to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the answer script scanning process so that we can get your results to test takers as quickly as possible.

Pens will be provided by the test centre. All test takers must follow the new guidelines, those who do not comply will not be permitted to take the test.

Test takers are not allowed to bring any personal writing stationery (e.g. pencils, pens, erasers) into the test room. If any such items are found, they will be collected by venue staff and returned only after the final component of the test.

Possession of unauthorized stationery in the test room may result in the test not being marked, immediate disqualification, and a ban from taking IELTS for five years.

As our valued partner, we kindly ask that you inform your candidates of this important change in advance. We believe this change will enhance the test experience, and we appreciate your ongoing support in helping to implement this policy effectively.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification on this transition.

Thank you for your continued partnership and cooperation.

Kind regards
IDP IELTS Kazakhstan

Внимание! Теперь на IELTS нельзя писать карандашом и приносить свою канцелярию!

Наше мнение: лучше выбирать компьютерный вариант теста. Теперь вы не исправите ручкой ошибки, и будете только больше стрессовать на бумаге.

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