https://ielts.org/news-and-insights/updates-to-ielts-test-delivery
The IELTS partners regularly review and improve our service to ensure we are meeting the needs of today’s test takers. Recently, we found higher satisfaction among test takers who choose IELTS on computer because it is more convenient, results are faster, and it offers One Skill Retake.
Therefore, after careful review, from mid-2026, we will no longer offer IELTS as a paper-based test. All IELTS tests will be delivered on computer. Exact timelines will vary by market.
We are aware that some test takers like handwriting answers, so we are introducing a new option. In selected markets, we will introduce ‘Writing on Paper’. This update will allow test takers to personalise their test experience by handwriting their answers to the ‘Writing’ component on paper if they choose.
Importantly, this update does not change the IELTS skills assessed, the test construct, or the way results should be interpreted by institutions. IELTS remains the global standard in secure English language testing, with the same quality, validity, security and recognition that makes IELTS the most trusted English test around the world.
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参考翻译：
雅思合作伙伴会定期审查并改进我们的服务，以确保满足当今考生的需求。近期，我们发现选择机考的考生满意度更高，因为机考更便捷、出结果更快，并且提供一项单项重考机会。
因此，经过慎重考虑，自2026年中期起，我们将不再提供纸笔雅思考试。所有雅思考试都将以机考形式进行。具体时间表将因市场而异。
我们了解到部分考生喜欢手写答案，因此我们推出了一项新选项。在部分市场，我们将推出“纸上作答”选项。考生可以选择在纸上手写“写作”部分的答案，从而个性化他们的考试体验。
重要的是，此次更新不会改变雅思评估的技能、考试结构或机构对成绩的解读方式。雅思仍然是全球安全可靠的英语语言测试标准，其质量、有效性、安全性和认可度与以往相同，使其成为全球最值得信赖的英语测试。
此外据国内媒体报道,中国大陆地区自2026年9月1日起停止纸笔考试，全部采用机考形式
要考雅思且更希望纸笔考试的佬友记得在这之前考了哦
感觉挺有利于我这种手写丑得很的,至少卷面不掉价了
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