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HOW TO REGISTER FOR IELTS
Five steps to apply for IELTS

Please note that registrations for the IELTS test in our current locations (Paris, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon and Nantes) in France are centralised by the British Council office in Paris. You can take your IELTS test at various dates throughout the year in any of those locations, however IELTS registrations are always handled by the British Council in Paris.

The price of an IELTS test is currently €175.00. Please follow the steps indicated below to proceed with registration:

Number 1 Read through Information for candidates pdf icon

Please note that our refund and transfer policy has changed. We encourage you to read our new refund and transfer policy pdf icon prior to making a request.

Number 2 Check dates and location for the tests.

Number 3 Download and complete the ielts application form pdf icon or ask the British Council to send it to you by post (T: 01 49 55 73 00). You can quote 2 dates if you want. If the test is full on your first choice we will register you on your second choice. You should receive a notification at least one week in advance. If both sessions are full, we will contact you and give you other dates or a full refund. The IELTS tests in France are the 'pen and paper' version.

Number 4 Download and complete the IELTS test locations form pdf icon

Number 5 Post the following documents to the address below:

  • a completed and signed application form
  • the test location form
  • two recent photos (passport size)
  • a photocopy of your ID (passport or French ID card)
  • a cheque for €175.00 made out to the British Council to:

      British Council France
      IELTS
      9 rue Constantine
      75007 Paris

      Opening hours : 9.30-13.00 and 14.00-17.30

Please do not forget to mention your address, contact number, and email address, and the test version (academic or general training). Incomplete applications cannot be processed.

If you wish to pay by bank transfer, please download our bank details pdf icon. Do not forget to send us the receipt with your name and test date clearly mentioned on it.

For more information please contact our Exams services at ielts@britishcouncil.fr.

If you would like to know how to proceed with requesting a refund or to transfer to a different date, please download information about our refund policy pdf icon prior to making a request.

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