Question 1

Where can I take the IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

IELTS is offered at over than 2,000 test locations in more than 50 countries. Please reach out to your nearest test centre for more details.

Question 2

How can I book my IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

You can book the IELTS test on our online booking system in a location that is convenient for you.

Question 3

What can I do if I am absent or sick on the day of my IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

If you can't attend your IELTS test due to a serious medical condition, you can provide a medical certificate within 5 days of your test date to receive a refund minus the local administrative cost. If you are absent on the test day with no prior notice, you will lose your full test fee.

Question 4

Can I do all parts of the test on the same day?

Accepted Answer

The Listening, Reading, and Writing parts of the test are completed immediately after each other on the same day. In some test centres, you will sit the Speaking test on the same day, or up to 7 days before or after your test date.

If you take IELTS on computer, the Speaking test will be taken on the same day, either before, or after the other three parts of the test.

Question 5

What should I bring on my test day?

Accepted Answer

You must bring the same passport or national identity card that you used to book your IELTS test. If you do an IELTS on computer test, the centre will provide you with pens and paper.
You must leave all of your personal belongings outside the examination room in a secure area or locker. Mobile phones, pagers and smart watches must be switched off and left with your personal belongings.
If you keep mobile phones or electronic devices with you, you will be disqualified.

Question 6

How much does the IELTS test cost?

Accepted Answer

The Academic and General Training test fee is the same. You can contact your nearest test centre to find out the test fee for your country and in your local currency. Or you can view this information in the test booking link at the end of this article.

Question 7

What is the difference between the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests?

Accepted Answer

If you plan to study in higher education or want professional registration in an English-speaking country, you might need to take an IELTS Academic test.

If you plan to migrate to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK or the USA, the IELTS General Training test might be a better option for you. The IELTS General Training test might also be the right choice if you are planning on studying in secondary education or enrolling in vocational training.

If you’re unsure which test you should take, it’s best to check with the organisation you’re applying to.

Question 8

How do I postpone or cancel my IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

Contact the test centre where you booked your test if you need to postpone or cancel.
If you cancel or postpone your test more than 5 weeks before the test date, you will receive a refund minus an administration fee.
If you cancel or postpone your test within 5 weeks of your test date, you will be charged the full fee unless you have a serious medical reason for needing to cancel or postpone it.
If you provide a medical certificate within 5 days of your test date, you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost.

Question 9

What to do if I am late to my test due to situations beyond my control?

Accepted Answer

If you experience difficulty on a test day, please inform the test centre immediately. The test centre may offer you a test on the next available test date.

Question 10

What can I do if I am absent or sick on the day of my IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

If you can't attend your IELTS test due to a serious medical condition, you can provide a medical certificate within 5 days of your test date to receive a refund minus the local administrative cost. If you are absent on the test day with no prior notice, you will lose your full test fee.

Question 11

Is a health condition considered to be a special requirement?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is.
We can provide a variety of arrangements to support you during the test if you have special requirements due to hearing loss, low vision, learning difficulties, medical conditions or infant feeding.
We can provide modified and enlarged print papers, braille papers, braille and enlarged print versions of the Speaking test, lip reading version of the Listening test, extra time for the Reading and Writing test or use of a computer (e.g. for candidates with dyslexia), a scribe to write answers on your behalf or a special Listening Test (e.g. using amplification equipment and/or lip-reading version of the Listening test for those with hearing difficulties).
Test centres deal with all applications for special arrangements individually. You will be asked for full details of your particular circumstances.

Question 12

Do I need to give my test centre notice if I have special requirements?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is best to contact your local test centre as early as possible informing them about your special needs.
Giving adequate notice is necessary for the modified test versions to be prepared or special administrative arrangements to be made.

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