IELTS Test 2023 - Test Dates, Fees, Registrations, Locations & Preparation

IELTS is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language test. It is the test that opens doors to a world of academic and professional opportunity in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, the US and many other places around the world where English is the language in the workplace or the classroom.

It is the test for study − thousands of the world’s most reputable universities and colleges will accept your IELTS results as evidence of your English language proficiency.

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Which test type do you take?

Where you want to study, work, or migrate will affect which test you need to take:

For studying in higher education or seeking professional registration, you can take the  IELTS Academic test. 

For work or migration to an English-speaking country, you might take the IELTS General Training test.

If you’re planning to go to the United Kingdom, you may need to take the IELTS for UKVI test. This can either be the IELTS Academic for UKVI test, IELTS General Training for UKVI test, or the IELTS Life Skills A1 or B1 test. 

Make sure you visit the relevant government or institutional websites to confirm which test you need to take.

 

How can you prepare for the test?

Before you head into your test you should understand the IELTS test format by learning about each part of the test, question types and how IELTS examiners assess your Speaking and Writing tests.
To Improve your skills in all four parts of the IELTS test, check the below resources from IDP:
IELTS Prepare
IELTS regional webinar series
Computer-delivered IELTS familiarization tests
IELTS Progress Check

 

What should you do on the test day?

On the test date, you should follow these rules.

 

Allow plenty of time to get to the test.

You will be required to register and to show your passport or National ID Card before you enter the examination room.

 

If you are late, you will not be allowed to enter.

Avoid the added tension of having to rush.

 

No personal items to be taken into the test room.

Test day staff will collect and safely store your personal belongings.

 

On test day, a member of staff will verify your ID.

It must be the same ID that you used when you booked the test. It must also be original, valid and include a recognizable photo of yourself.

 

The test centre will then take a photograph of you.

You will be required to temporarily remove anything covering your face.

 

A finger scan will also be taken.

Before you enter the test room, your finger will be scanned again to verify your identity

 

When it is time to enter the IELTS test room

When it is time to enter the IELTS test room, a test invigilator will guide you to your seat.

 

You are not permitted to leave during the last 10 minutes of either of the IELTS test components.

If you need to go to the bathroom at any other time, raise your hand and ask a member of staff.

 

If you have a problem

If you have a problem (for example if you think you have been given the wrong paper, you cannot hear the instructions, or you feel ill) raise your hand to attract the attention of the supervisor.

 

You cannot leave your seat until your papers have been collected and you have been told to leave.

You must leave any notes and materials on the desk.

Good Luck!

What is IELTS Transfer, Cancellation and Refund Policy?

Request for cancellation or postponement of your IELTS test must be made strictly 5 weeks before the test date via email or in person only. Telephone cancellation or postponement will not be accepted.

If you requested cancellation more than five weeks ahead of the test date, you will receive a full refund (less a 25% administrative fee).

If you requested cancellation less than five weeks ahead of the test date you will receive no refund. Exemptions from this policy are:

  • Serious Illness – hospital admission or serious injury
  • Loss or Bereavement – death of a close family member
  • Hardship/Trauma – victim of a crime, victim of a traffic accident
  • Military Service

You must complete a “Request for Refund” or “Test Day Transfer Form” and attach appropriate documentation and/or evidence, such as a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, a death notice or certificate or a police report.

Failure to appear for the test without notification is considered a cancellation, no refund will be issued, and you must register and pay again if you wish to take the test on another date.