The IELTS test in mainland China will stop the paper-based test from September 1st and will be conducted entirely by computer.

Starting from mid-2026, the IELTS exam will gradually stop using paper-based exams worldwide, and will fully transition to computer-based exams. In mainland China, the IELTS exam will stop using paper-based exams starting from September 1st, and will switch to fully computer-based exams. The IELTS exam used for UK visas and immigration purposes will stop using paper-based exams starting from July 1st, and will fully transition to computer-based exams.