UOW College will offer computer-delivered International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exams at the University of Wollongong campus from Wednesday, January 30.

UOW College has been a testing centre for IELTS – the world’s most widely accepted standardised English language test – since the early 90’s, conducting the exam via conventional means for over 30,000 people.

IELTS Test Centre manager Scott Allford said future test candidates will enjoy greater flexibility in testing times and a shorter wait for results thanks to the electronic delivery option.

“We are proud to be the first Australian test centre outside a capital city to offer computer-delivered IELTS,” he said.

“The IELTS test comprises listening, reading, writing and speaking tests.”

Computer-delivered IELTS will be offered in Wollongong every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with the possibility of increasing tests to seven days a week.

“All components will now be conducted on the same day, allowing candidates the flexibility to undertake the IELTS exam when they want, complete it in one day, and receive their results within five to seven days,” Mr Allford said.

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Wollongong is a major regional hub attracting many international students and workers needing to sit a recognised English test for migration or professional reasons.

“Being able to offer quick results for IELTS tests is not only a plus for our test candidates, but also benefits the organisations relying on these results such as universities, private employers or government institutions,” he said.

People can take the conventional paper-based IELTS test or via computer. The price is the same for both.

Visit www.ielts.com.au/wollongong for more information or to book a test.