How to successfully book the IELTS test
Which IELTS test to book
If you plan to study in higher education or seek professional registration, you will most likely need to take an IELTS Academic. Or if you want to study in secondary education, work or migrate to an English-speaking country, IELTS General Training might be right for you.
IELTS on computer or IELTS on paper
You can choose to take IELTS on a computer or paper for both the General Training and Academic tests.
Special requirements and IELTS
- Whether you are vision impaired, have a speech impediment or any other medical condition, which means you can only take IELTS under special arrangements, IELTS test venues across our network can help you.
- We can offer braille paper, modified larger paper, enlarged written prompts on the Speaking task card, special Listening test, lip reading version of Listening test, special amplification equipment, word processing software and voice-activated software.
- It is best to contact your test venue before booking your IELTS test and they will be able to advise on the next available test dates. The notice time can vary depending on the modifications needed for your test.
What documents you need to book IELTS
- To successfully book your IELTS test, make sure you have a valid form of identification handy. This identification document can be a valid passport, for example.
- You will need to upload a clear copy of your identification document to book your IELTS test and bring this documentation on your test day too.
Where to book your IELTS test
If you know which test to take and have all the relevant documents, you can visit ielts.idp.com to find a test venue and test session that is convenient for you.
Postpone or cancel your test
- If you need to cancel or postpone your IELTS test, you can contact the test centre where you booked your test.
- 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.