You may register online and come in person or send your signed application form and documents with an authorised representative (fill an authorisation form)  to the respective British Council office in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah, depending on your choice of the test venue.

You may also choose to download the IELTS application form. Print this off, and complete in blue or black ink. You then need to bring this, in person or or send your signed application form and documents with an authorised representative (fill an authorisation form)  to the respective British Council office in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah, depending on your choice of the test venue.

You can also send your signed application form, fees and signed authorisation form with a representative to register for an IELTS test on your behalf.

You must bring your original passport (valid until the test date), a copy of your passport, two recent (not more than 6 months) identical passport size photographs against a plain, clear background so that facial features (eyes, nose & mouth) are clearly distinguishable, head facing the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and clearly visible (without spectacles), and a completed application form, signed by you.

Please note:The background colour in the photograph and the colour of the clothes must not be the same. The face must not be covered. If there is a problem with scanning the photos, we may ask you to provide another photograph.

You can register at one of our registration centres below:

Abu Dhabi

	British Council			UK VFS Visa Application Centre (Exams registration, payments & enquiries) Office No.1, Level O2 Khalidya Tower1st Zayed Street (Al Khalidya Street) Al Khalidya Area Abu Dhabi - UAE Working hours: Sunday - Thursday 09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. Location Map
	Telephone			600 529 995
	Fax			+971 02666 4340
	E-mail			information@ae.britishcouncil.org

Dubai

	British Council			Main Centre Tariq Bin Ziyad Street Near Rashid Hospital P.O. Box 1636 - Dubai, UAE Working hours: Sunday - Thursday: 08:00 a.m - 08:00 p.m Saturdays: 08:30 a.m - 04:00 p.m Location map
	Telephone			600 529 995
	Fax			+971 04337 0703
	E-mail			information@ae.britishcouncil.org

Sharjah

	British Council			4th Floor, Omran Tower King Abdul Aziz Street Sharjah United Arab Emirates Working hours: Sunday - Thursday: 08:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m. Saturdays: 08:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m. Location Map
	Telephone			600 529 995
	Fax			+971 06574 4788
	E-mail			information@ae.britishcouncil.org

The following original, valid ID documents are accepted and a copy of the same must be attached to your application form on registration. The number of this document will appear on you Test Result Form (TRF).

• Passport
• Emirates National ID card and a copy of your valid passport
• Bedouin card and Verification of Identity form
• Labour Card issued by the UAE Ministry of Labour and a copy of your valid passport

Please note: Only the ID document whose copy is attached to the application form will be  accepted on the test day. In certain cases, you may be asked for an additional Photo ID.

We have four different books that you can use to help you prepare for the test. You can buy them at our registration points:

You can also join one of our English courses or IELTS preparation courses to help you achieve the best results.

On the 13th day after your test, please log in to IELTS results page to access your results.