What should you bring to the IELTS test?

ielts.org says to bring the same identification document you used to book, and that with the wrong ID, or none, you may not be able to take the test (ielts.org). IDP says this is the same passport or national identity card, and that it is checked again before and during the Speaking test (IDP).

Some countries accept only passports. IDP Australia accepts only original, current passports with at least 7 days of validity after the test date, and no photocopies (IDP Australia).

No. On IELTS on computer, IDP says the centre provides pens and paper (IDP). IDP Australia says you can bring pencils and erasers but centres usually provide them, so check at reception before taking your own into the room (IDP Australia). With Writing on Paper you are given a Writing answer sheet and a pen (ielts.org).

IELTS Online at home is different: you cannot take notes with pen and paper, only on screen (IELTS Online). More detail is in can you use a pencil in IELTS?

Leave all personal belongings outside the room in a secure area or locker; phones, pagers and smartwatches must be switched off and left with them. IDP says that if you keep a phone or electronic device with you, you will be disqualified (IDP). Food and watches are not allowed in the room (ielts.org).

IDP Australia asks you to arrive at least 30 minutes early to register (IDP Australia). The full set of rules is in IELTS test day rules, and timings in how long the IELTS test is. Rules are applied locally, so check your booking confirmation or ask your test centre if anything here differs from what you were told.