4 key advantages of remote-proctored IELTS Online: Swiss Exams Digital@Home

4 key advantages of remote-proctored IELTS Online: Swiss Exams Digital@Home

IELTS has long been a benchmark for assessing English proficiency worldwide. Swiss Exams offers a remote English exam in Switzerland through IELTS Online, in partnership with the British Council and Cambridge. This solution, delivered under the Swiss Exams Digital@Home label, allows candidates to take the exam anywhere, anytime. Discover its key advantages below.

4 key advantages of remote-proctored IELTS Online: Swiss Exams Digital@Home

What does Swiss Exams Digital@Home stand for?

One of the most important developments in modern exam management is the rise of remote proctoring and remote assessment. At Swiss Exams, we offer cutting-edge solutions under the label Swiss Exams Digital@Home.

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One of the first exams available through this format is IELTS Online. It features the same content and format as the IELTS Academic test taken in a test centre – no need to learn a new format. This makes it ideal for anyone seeking a remote-proctored English test with full recognition and convenience.

Curious about the benefits?

We've summed them up for you in 4 easy points.

1. Flexibility and convenience

With Swiss Exams Digital@Home, candidates can take the IELTS Online test from any private, well-lit location with a stable internet connection.

This flexibility eliminates the need to travel to test centres, allowing test-takers to choose a comfortable environment and schedule that suits them best.

The test maintains the same format and content as the traditional IELTS Academic test – ensuring a consistent and trusted experience.

2. Enhanced security through remote proctoring

Security is essential for high-stakes testing. Swiss Exams Digital@Home, together with IELTS Online, uses a dual-layered human and AI proctoring system to monitor tests in real-time.

This remote-proctored English test approach mirrors what happens in a physical test centre. A trained IELTS invigilator monitors the Listening, Reading, and Writing parts of the test online – ensuring integrity and fairness at every stage.

3. Results in just 3-5 days!

Candidates taking the IELTS Online test with Swiss Exams Digital@Home can expect to receive their results within 3 to 5 days.

This expedited timeline allows for faster decision-making, whether for university admissions, job applications, or other opportunities requiring proof of English proficiency.

4. Consistent test experience with live Speaking

Even when taken remotely, the IELTS Online test retains the familiar format of its in-person counterpart.

The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections are completed on a computer, while the Speaking test is conducted in real-time via video call with a certified IELTS examiner.

This is a major advantage – speaking with a real person is far more natural than simply reacting to questions on a screen. It mirrors real-life communication and helps candidates feel more comfortable and perform at their best.

This format offers online IELTS with live Speaking – maintaining the same high-quality test experience, just from the comfort of your home.


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