How does the video-call speaking test work?

The Test takers will take their Speaking test via a video call by an IELTS Speaking examiner, enabling a real-life, real-time, two-way interaction. The Video-call Speaking test will be exactly the same as the in-person Speaking test in terms of content, scoring, timing, question format and security arrangements. You will be able to see your examiners face, hear them speak, and have a live conversation with them, as you would in-person.

On the test day

  • Plan to arrive at your test centre at least 30 minutes before your test and bring your valid Identification Document (ID) you registered with.
  • A member of the staff will guide you to your Speaking test room and verify your identity.
  • You will be taken into the test room and logged into the computer by a member of staff.
  • You will also be required to wear a headset
  • You can expect crystal clear sound, secure fast connections and real-life conversation.

During the test

  • Speak clearly all the time.
  • Tell the Examiner if you can’t hear and they can repeat themselves.
  • Do not touch anything on the table unless asked to do so by the Examiner.
  • Avoid touching your face, mouth or any stationery items during the test as this may affect the sound quality.
  • The topic for Part 2 of the test will appear on your screen and you can make notes.
  • The Examiner will tell you when the test is finished, and the connection will end.
  • The invigilators will be there in case you need any help.

FAQ:

With Video-Call Speaking tests, you will have a live video-call with an Examiner who is based in another test centre. It is highly secure and maintains the trusted real-life conversation aspect of the Speaking test.

No, the Speaking test is not changing and will still be carried out with a trained certified experienced IELTS Examiner. There is no change to test content, marking, structure or timing. The test taker still undergoes the test day identity verification processes in a highly secure IELTS test centre.

No, all test takers need to be in a test centre.

The security format is exactly the same as for the in-person test; the invigilator accompanies the test taker into and out of the test room.

No, your IELTS Speaking test will continue to be marked by a trained and certified examiner. Your speaking skills are marked against a number of criteria, including ‘fluency and coherence’, ‘lexical resource’, ‘pronunciation’, ‘grammatical range’, and ‘accuracy’.

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