NEW IELTS PRACTICE TESTS

Starting June 2009 we are running IELTS practice Tests.
You can now register for an IELTS practice writing or speaking test and we will help evaluate your performance and advise on where you need to improve.
The cost is LE 100 per test.

The tests tasks and questions are from official sample tests, conducted and marked by trained IELTS experts
Register now for a practice test

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an English language test which assesses your ability in the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Each skill is assessed and rated from 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert user).

IELTS is available in two formats-Academic and General training

• The Academic which is suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher education study
• The General Training which is suitable for the candidates planning to undertake non-academic training, work experience or for immigration purposes.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to inform the test Centre whether they wish to take the Academic or General training format.

• contact us to find out about available test dates
• complete the application form
• bring 2 recent identical passport sized photographs (not more than 6 months old) taken against a white plain background
• a copy of a valid passport or National ID
• fees are LE850, can be paid by:
• Cash
• Cheque
• Credit card

• 4-hour IELTS information seminar to guide you through the test and give you tips on getting a better grade. For more details check the fact-sheet or contact the British Council.
• Buy the specimen materials pack or other preparation book at the British Council or the ILB bookshop.
• Our Knowledge and Learning Centres in Agouza and Alexandria, have a variety of materials for you to practice for the exam on your own, including practice books and CDs to help you with the listening papers.
• Read IELTS Information for Candidates
• Check out the IELTS handbook on the IELTS website.
• Check out our online practice materials (Learn English Professionals and Go4English) and the IELTS free samples

• You need to arrive at 8.15 a.m. for instructions and ID checks
• Please bring with you the same identification documents (ID card or passport) you have supplied with your application.
• Please do not bring valuables to the test venue. The British Council is not responsible for lost items.

Your results can be accessed online at http://ielts-results.britishcouncil.org 13 days after the written test date (i.e. after 12 noon on Friday of the following week if the test was on a Saturday).

The original Test Report Form will be sent to you by local courier as the results appear, unless you indicate on the form given to you on the test day that would like to collect it in person. You can also authorise someone to collect the form, with a signed letter giving this person’s name and passport/ID number (the person must carry the mentioned ID), and copy of your passport/National ID.

for any further information you can visit www.ielts.org or e-mail us at information@britishcouncil.org.eg

Please note that refunds and transfers are only available if you have given five weeks’ notice in person

• In case you wish to transer to another test date you will need to pay an admin fee of LE100 and this may only be done once
• In case of cancellation, a deduction fee of LE100 will be made of total test fees.
• If you do not show up on your designated test day you will be counted as absent. You will not be able to claim a refund in these circumstances.