Does mod ielts test organiser use headphones at new centres

According to the official IELTS website, the use of headphones is not mandatory for the IELTS test, but it is recommended for some parts of the test.

For the Listening and Speaking tests, candidates may be provided with headphones at some test centres, but it's not a standard practice at all centres. The decision to use headphones is usually made by the test centre and may depend on the specific test format and equipment available.

In 2019, IDP IELTS, one of the two official test organizers, introduced a new format for the Listening test, which is called "IELTS Listening with Headphones". This format is used at some test centres, and it involves candidates listening to audio recordings through headphones. However, this format is not used at all test centres, and candidates should check with their test centre to confirm whether they will be using headphones for the Listening test.

For the Speaking test, headphones are not typically used, as the test is designed to assess the candidate's ability to communicate in person.

It's worth noting that some test centres may use headphones for other parts of the test, such as the Reading test, but this is not a standard practice.

If you're concerned about the use of headphones at your test centre, you can contact the test centre directly to ask about their specific policies and procedures.