WHAT IS IELTS?

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS tests are administered at accredited Test Centres throughout the world - there are currently more than 300 Centres, in over 120 countries.

IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities, and other government agencies.

Now you can also find out more specfic information whether you are:

A test taker

A teacher

An institution

TEST FORMAT AND MODULES

IELTS covers all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and is offered in two test formats: Academic and General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules and there is an option of either Academic or General Training Reading and Writing Modules.

Academic version is suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher education study, or who are seeking professional registration. General Training is suitable for candidates planning to undertake non-academic training or work experience, or for immigration purposes.

REGISTRATION

You should register for IELTS at least 5 weeks before the test date by submitting by post or personally the following documentation:

			A filled-in online application form.
			Two recent photos attached (passport size, with clear background, and no glasses).
			A copy of the fee payment slip.
			Photocopy of the personal documents stated in the application form (valid passport or an ID card. NOTE: same identification document has to be brought to the test.)

The IELTS fee is 140 Euros, which can be paid through the British Council bank account at ProCredit Bank. Please contact us or visit our centre before making the payment.

Applicants are informed by e-mail on the venue and time of exam.

If places for the exam are still available, you can register for the exam up until five days before the test.

Entries cannot be transferred from one examination session to a future one. Absent candidates cannot transfer or claim a refund. Refunds (80% of the total fee) can only be made in cases of medical emergency or bereavement. In such cases, relevant documents need to be submitted within 5 working days after the test date.

2013 IELTS EXAM DATES

Below are the dates for sessions that will be held in Prishtina on 2013. For any additional information please contact Arlinda Dili.

			14 February 2013
			06 April 2013
			06 July 2013
			07 September 2013
			21 November 2013

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST

It is not necessary to attend an IELTS preparation course though it is, of course, a good idea to prepare thoroughly for the test. You can prepare yourself by using self-study materials, the IELTS Specimen Materials Packs with CD. They have been produced according to Cambridge ESOL's Question Paper Production cycle and are the only preparation resources that are endorsed by all three IELTS partners. They include a full practice test with answer key so you can gain experience in the format of the test and get an idea of your level. You can purchase these materials for 15 Euros, available in our centre.

You can also watch the Youtube IELTS preparation videos and improve your score! In each video, a successful IELTS candidate introduces themselves, their IELTS band and their current job before giving a top tip or study skill idea. These short videos focus on the four different exam areas.

RESULTS

Results are issued on-line on the 13th day after the test date. Scores are issued on a Test Report Form (TRF), showing overall ability as well as performance in each sub-test. Only one TRF will be issued per candidate: this can be collected personally or sent by registered mail to your address as stated on your application form. Results cannot be given by phone or e-mail.

Candidates can check their result online on the 13th day after the test date, after 18:00hrs. The system will not display results older than 28 days.

Up to 5 additional copies of the test report form can be sent to institutions listed in your application form free of charge. The British Council reserves the right not to send additional copies to recipients who are private contacts.

If you ask for additional Test Report Forms (TRF) to be sent to an institution in the period of 2 years after the test date, you will need to fill in a form and pay 7 Euros through our bank account (please ask us for the bank details).

You can compare your IELTS results to the Common European Framework levels issued by the Council of Europe and to the Cambridge ESOL exams:

IELTS RECOGNITION

IELTS is specified as fulfilling English language requirements for entry to academic courses by the majority of institutions of Further and Higher Education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom and currently by over 380 universities and colleges in the USA. It is also used by a number of professional bodies and governments world-wide, including the Ministry of Defence and the General Medical Council in the UK, the Australian Medical Council and the Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, the Medical Council of Ireland, the New Zealand Immigration Service, the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools in the USA and Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

In addition it is used for screening and recruitment purposes in-country by universities, business schools and professional bodies in the private sector in a number of overseas countries, including Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Columbia, Cyprus, Denmark, Italy, Lithuania, Malaysia, Myanmar, Poland, Turkey and Vietnam.

CONTACTS

If you would like to receive additional information about the IELTS exam, please contact our Exams Coordinator on:

			Arlinda Dili
			T/F: +381 38 243 292
			Perandori Justinian 6, Qyteza Pejton, 10 000 Prishtina, Kosovo