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IELTS Test Format
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IELTS runs to a fixed structure: Listening, Reading and Writing in one sitting, with Speaking either the same day or within a week of it. Knowing the timings in advance removes a surprising amount of test-day stress.
These articles set out the format in detail — how long each section takes, how many questions it holds, what differs between Academic and General Training, and what the computer-based version changes.
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![IELTS Listening Changes [2026]: 4 Confirmed Shifts, the You-Are-Here Marker, and the Global-Accents Drill](/_next/image?url=%2Fblog%2Fcover-ielts-listening-changes-2026.jpeg&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_DXyM63YUHjigMzg2B75HT6s5tc1D)
IELTS Listening Changes [2026]: 4 Confirmed Shifts, the You-Are-Here Marker, and the Global-Accents Drill
IELTS Listening changes 2026: same 40 questions in 30 minutes, but 4 shifts inside. You-Are-Here map marker, unpredictable order, global accents, inference questions.
![IELTS Reading Changes [2026]: What Shifted, Why Matching Sentence Endings Now Dominates, and the 10-Day Retraining Drill](/_next/image?url=%2Fblog%2Fcover-ielts-reading-changes-2026.jpeg&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_DXyM63YUHjigMzg2B75HT6s5tc1D)
IELTS Reading Changes [2026]: What Shifted, Why Matching Sentence Endings Now Dominates, and the 10-Day Retraining Drill
IELTS Reading changes 2026: the structure is unchanged but the question type distribution has shifted. What is now dominant, why, and how to retrain in 10 days.
![IELTS Test Day Rules [2026]: The Complete Checklist, 8 Confirmed Changes, and 5 Disqualifying Mistakes](/_next/image?url=%2Fblog%2Fcover-ielts-test-day-rules-2026.jpeg&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_DXyM63YUHjigMzg2B75HT6s5tc1D)
IELTS Test Day Rules [2026]: The Complete Checklist, 8 Confirmed Changes, and 5 Disqualifying Mistakes
IELTS test day rules 2026: exactly what to bring, what is provided, what goes in the locker, what is banned, plus 8 confirmed 2026 changes and 5 disqualifying mistakes.
![IELTS Video Call Speaking (VCS) [2026]: What It Is, How It Differs, and How to Practise It](/_next/image?url=%2Fblog%2Fcover-ielts-video-call-speaking.jpeg&w=3840&q=75&dpl=dpl_DXyM63YUHjigMzg2B75HT6s5tc1D)
IELTS Video Call Speaking (VCS) [2026]: What It Is, How It Differs, and How to Practise It
IELTS Video Call Speaking (VCS) in 2026: same examiner, same test, remote delivery. What differs, how to choose vs face-to-face, and the webcam practice protocol.
How Your IELTS Essay Band Score Is Actually Calculated (Step by Step)
Exactly how an IELTS Writing examiner arrives at your essay band score. The four criteria, how they're weighted, and what separates each band level.
IELTS General Training 2026: Full Test Guide and Prep Tips
Complete guide to IELTS General Training in 2026. Test format, Reading and Writing differences vs Academic, score requirements, and preparation strategies.
IELTS Writing on Paper 2026: What It Is, Who Should Choose It
IELTS Writing on Paper launches mid-2026 in selected countries. Learn what it is, who it suits, where it is accepted, and how to prepare.
IELTS Computer-Based Test 2026: How It Works and How to Prepare
The IELTS CBT is the default format in 2026. Learn the on-screen tools, format differences from paper, and the specific preparation that builds CBT confidence.
IELTS Academic vs General Training 2026: Which Test Should You Take?
Compare IELTS Academic and General Training in 2026: Reading, Writing differences, who each is for, and how to avoid choosing the wrong test.
IELTS One Skill Retake Guide 2026: Fix Your Weakest Section, Keep the Rest
The IELTS One Skill Retake 2026 lets you resit one section within 60 days. Learn eligibility, the 60-day rule, cost, and how to actually raise your band.
IELTS Paper-Based Test Ending 2026: What Changes on June 27
The IELTS paper-based test ends globally on June 27, 2026. Learn what changes, what stays the same, and how to switch your preparation to CBT before the deadline.
IELTS One Skill Retake 2026: Complete OSR Guide
The IELTS One Skill Retake lets you resit just one section within 60 days. Here is how to use OSR in 2026 to raise your band score efficiently.