On of the major differences between DSE and IELTS lies in the writing paper. “It is similar to the DSE, in that students write two pieces, but the content can be very different,” says Mok.

Candidates can no longer use pencils in paper-based IELTS exams, with the decision becoming effective ... When asked whether frequent strikethroughs will affect the candidate’s result in the writing ...

Effective Jan 1, 2025, candidates can no longer use pencils in paper-based IELTS exams. They will only be allowed to use pens when submitting written responses. This update was provided by the ...