IELTS ONLINE is a new option that will be launched soon. (IELTS promised the test would be available from early 2022, but for some reason, you cannot book the test yet although it’s already the end of January now).
The good news is that IELTS ONLINE will have the same content and format as the standard IELTS test taken in a test centre. You can continue to prepare for IELTS the same way you always have. You will do the speaking test with an examiner over your computer using a video call. The Video-call Speaking test will be exactly the same as the in-person Speaking test in terms of content, scoring, timing, question format and security arrangements.
You will receive your results 3-5 days after taking IELTS Online.
All tests are marked by trained IELTS examiners.
Unfortunately, it will be available only for those who are taking IELTS Academic.