IELTS Indicator

The key features of IELTS Indicator

It’s held once a week online

IELTS indicator is online, so you can take it at home and stay safe – and it’s held once a week at a scheduled time.

It covers the four skills 

The online test assesses each of the IELTS skill areas: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The Speaking test is delivered via video call with a fully qualified and trained examiner, maintaining IELTS focus on assessing conversational English proficiency.

It’s an official IELTS product

IELTS Indicator is a timed test that matches the structure of an in-person test. It remains reliable, fair and accurate, because it uses standard IELTS marking procedures and official IELTS examiners.

It gives you an indicative score

You will get your scores within seven days – both an indicative score for each section and an overall band score.

It is not a substitute for the in-person IELTS 

Once testing resumes, your university or education provider may ask you to take the in-person IELTS, even if you have taken IELTS Indicator.

How IELTS Indicator works

It’s a live, online test with an allocated start time and duration – to take it you need a suitable computer with reliable internet access.

The Listening, Reading and Writing parts of the test need to be completed in one sitting, with the Speaking test happening a few days before or after the other sections.

Who accepts IELTS Indicator?

Universities and other educational establishments can use IELTS Indicator to assess the standard of applicants’ language abilities at a time when test takers are unable to access the in-person IELTS. Please check with your university on whether they accept it before booking.