IELTS Registration



		IELTS Registration


		Information for candidates


		IELTS - Special Needs


		IELTS - Transfer & Refund


		Preparation with Road to IELTS


		Preparing for IELTS


		Tips and Tricks for the IELTS Test


		IELTS - Test Day


		IELTS - Test Report

	IELTS Test


	Dates and Registration

Registering for an IELTS Test in Austria has never been easier! Our new Online Registration System gives you an overview of test dates and real time availability (i.e. number of free seats).

3 steps to your IELTS application:

					1.Go to the Online Registration System, choose your test date and venue and enter your personal details.
					2. Transfer the test fee: In order to confirm your registration we need to receive your payment (EUR 190.-) and documentation no later than 5 working days after registering for the test. Please note that you can make the payment by bank transfer; unfortunately we cannot accept credit card payments. Please use the following reference on your payment: IELTS, Name, date of exam (e.g.: IELTS, Hans Gerber, 25/08/11).
					3. Print out the confirmation email, sign it and send it to the British Council, Siebensterngasse 21, 1070 Wien, within 5 working days. Please make sure you include the documents listed below.

Necessary documents to be sent together with your printout:

2 Passport size colour photos (not older than 6 months). From 1 January 2010 candidates must not wear glasses on the photographs.
A copy of your passport or National ID card, whichever you indicated on your application
A copy of your proof of payment of the test fee (online banking print out or payment slip). Please do NOT send cash.

You will receive the final email of confirmation when we have received your documentation by post.

If you are not able to register online, please email us in order to receive an application form by email.

Important notice:
Please note we only have a limited number of places available. Places are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis. We cannot accept applications after the closing date. Test dates will not be visible in the system after the deadline for registration (always 2 weeks before the test day). Once your application has been submitted, you cannot go back to change your details.

Please note that the oral part of the test may take place on another day.

WHEN ARE THE NEXT TEST DATES?

	23 February 2013			- Vienna (Academic Test-Version only)
	23 March 2013			- Vienna (Academic und General Training)
	18 April 2013			- Vienna (Academic Test-Version only)
	25 May 2013			- Vienna (Academic und General Training)
	8 June 2013			- Graz (Academic und General Training)
	15 June 2013			- Vienna (Academic Test-Version only)
	6 July 2013			- Vienna (Academic und General Training)
	18 July 2013			- Vienna (Academic Test-Version only)
	27 July 2013			- Vienna (Academic und General Training)
	9 August 2013			- Vienna (Academic Test-Version only)
	17 August 2013			- Vienna (Academic und General Training)
	28 September 2013			- Vienna (Academic Test-Version only)
	19 October 2013			- Vienna (Academic Test-Version only)
	21 November 2013			- Vienna (Academic und General Training)
	30 November 2013			- Graz (Academic und General Training)
	7 December 2013			- Vienna (Academic und General Training)

		How long is the IELTS Qualification valid?

	This depends on the receiving institution. Two years’ validity is recommended.

		HOW OFTEN CAN I REPEAT THE TEST?

	You can repeat the test as often as you like.

		WHAT RESULT DO I NEED TO ACHIEVE TO PASS THE TEST?

If you are taking the test as an entrance requirement for a university degree course you should contact the university at which you are applying to study. Universities have varying requirements.

If you are taking the test in order to emigrate to Australia, Canada or New Zealand, you should contact the Embassy concerned.

		SHOULD I TAKE THE ACADEMIC OR GENERAL TRAINING MODULE?

	The Academic module is primarily taken by those sitting the test for study purposes. More information can be found under ‘Recognition’ on the IELTS website. The General Training module is designed for those who need to prove their general English language ability. Please contact the institution which requires you to take the IELTS test to check which module you need to take.

		CAN I TAKE THE TEST IF ENGLISH IS MY FIRST LANGUAGE?

	Yes.

		IS IT POSSIBLE TO SIT THE COMPUTERISED TEST IN AUSTRIA?

	No, in Austria you can only sit the 'pen and paper' version of IELTS.

		CAN I WEAR GLASSES IN THE PHOTOGRAPH?

	No. From January 2010 candidates are no longer permitted to wear glasses in the photographs they provide with their IELTS application form. The two photos should be identical and not more than 6 months old. Please see the IELTS application form for further details.