• With computer-delivered IELTS, you will now have more test dates to choose from - and your results will be available in 3-5 days. Computer-delivered IELTS tests are available in 5 venues in Japan – British Council Tokyo office, Eiken foundation of Japan, Aoyama Place Canada, Shinjuku NS building and GL ACADEMIA.
• IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training for UKVI are designed to meet certain administrative requirements that are specified by the UK Home Office. The actual test taken is the same as IELTS (for all other purposes), same content, examiners, format, level of difficulty, scoring and so on.
• IELTS test with the British Council are very popular, so we recommend that you register one month prior to make sure you get a place. You can use our online registration system to find up-to-date information about test dates and availability. Pay for your test. You can choose to pay through the following methods.
• Why take an exam with the British Council? IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. If you’re looking to work, study or live abroad then taking an IELTS test can help you make that dream come true. We are testing IELTS in multiple locations.

IELTS is accepted by over 3,400 US institutions and programmes as proof of English language skills, including Ivy League institutions. IELTS testing is offered in over 48 locations throughout the US through independent testing providers managed by the IELTS USA office in Los Angeles.

Available tests

• IELTS (Academic and General Training)
• IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (Academic and General Training)
• IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1)

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We strongly advise test takers to practice IELTS. By taking our free practice tests, you will get to know the test format, experience the types of tasks you will be asked to undertake, test yourself under timed conditions and review your answers and compare them with model answers.

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Test fees:

• IELTS: USD 215 – USD 310 depending on location - Book now
• IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration: USD 295 - Book now
• IELTS Life Skills: USD 195 - Book now

Before you book your test

1. Make sure to check which test you need with the organisations you are applying to. If you are looking to work, study or live in the UK, there is a specific IELTS test for UK visas and immigration. See which IELTS test is right for you.
2. Have a form of valid ID (Passport or national ID card) at hand, as you will need to upload a clear photocopy of it when you book your test. Please note that candidates under 18 years of age have to supply written consent by a parent or guardian in order to apply for a test place.
3. Download and read our information for candidates, which contains important information about the test format, the question types and the test results. Please note that IELTS is not recommended for test takers under the age of 16.
4. At the British Council, we are committed to providing you with the support you need to enable you to do well in the test. When you book with us, you get free access to Road to IELTS Last Minute course. This includes nine videos giving advice and tutorials, 100 interactive activities and two IELTS Academic practice tests for each of the four skills.
5. Pay for your test. Requirements vary so check with your booking centre.

IELTS test date confirmation

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• You will receive a confirmation email approximately 5-10 days before the test date giving you the start time of your test and the venue address.
• Your Speaking test may be scheduled on the same day as the other sections, or on a different day within a 7-day window before or after your main test day. The test centre will send you a confirmation for the Speaking Test date.
• After booking your test, you will also receive an automatic email with your access codes to the free online course: Road to IELTS.
• You will also receive your IELTS Reference Number to access the Test Taker Portal. Please make sure that you have included your email address correctly when you book your test.

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• IELTS information for candidates - English US (Adobe PDF 695KB)