Test day transfers and cancellations
You must give a minimum of 5 weeks before your test day if you wish to:
request a refund for your IELTS test
change your test date
cancel or postpone your IELTS test
No refund will be given to test takers who fail to show up on the day of their test. If you fail to show up on test day and wish to retake the test on another day, you must register and pay the test fee again.
Cancellation at least 5 weeks ahead of your test date
If you cancel your IELTS test at least 5 weeks ahead of your test day, you will receive a refund, minus a 25% administrative fee.
Cancelling within 5 weeks of your test date
If you cancel your IELTS test within 5 weeks of your test date, you will receive no refund.
If unforeseen circumstances prevent you from taking your test, you are eligible for a refund if you can provide evidence within 5 days of your test that your ability to sit the test will be or has been affected by serious illness or cause, such as:
Serious Illness Hospital admission or serious injury
Death of a close family member
Hardship or trauma, victim of a crime, victim of a traffic accident
Loss of job
Military service
You must inform the test centre by email about your request. A Request for Refund or Test Day Transfer must be supported by appropriate documentation and evidence. These supporting documents may include a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, a death certificate, a police report, or termination letter from your employer.
If the refund request has been approved, you will be notified via email together with the Refund/ Test Day Transfer Form which you will need to complete, sign, and return also via email. Processing of a refund will take around 3 to 4 weeks. You will also be charged a 25% administrative fee. This covers the cost of processing your request which is 25% of your current test fee.
The Request for a Refund and Test Day Transfer are subject to verification before approval or rejection.
Additional policies might be applicable to your country. Please check with your local IDP IELTS Test Centre for the in-country Transfer and Cancellation Policy.