Health always comes first, therefore, the IELTS Partners are committed to protecting the health of test takers, along with trying to minimise the disruption to life-changing opportunities for international higher education and migration.

A future-ready step: IELTS indicator

To address this, IELTS introduced IELTS Indicator. It is an online test aimed to help students progress their applications to study abroad, during this time of uncertainty.

What would be the changes in test day operations?

In locations where it is permitted and safe to do so, IELTS testing is going ahead, with additional precautions in place to help protect the health of test takers and staff.

In particular, test takers are advised to not attend an IELTS test if they have been in contact with anybody suspected of novel coronavirus (Covid-19), or who have a cough, fever or are showing signs of being short of breath. Additional requirements may be adviced, depending on the region where the test is being conducted. Test takers may contact dedicated teams to discuss options for transferring to a later date or refunds.

In some locations, IELTS testing is suspended in line with official requirements of healthcare authorities. 

In these locations, detailed plans are being put in place to ensure that test takers are able to take their tests as soon as possible and once the official restrictions are removed.