To register, you need to download the IELTS application form. Print this off and complete in blue or black ink. You then need to bring this, in person to oneof our centres (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Sharjah) with two passport photographs, and your orginal passport ( you can get your labour card with a copy of your passport instead of the orginal passport). Registration has to be done 5 weeks before the test date.

When can you take the test?
The main test (the listening, reading and writing tests) is held on Saturdays and Thursdays according to the schedule below. The speaking test can be held 7 days before or after the main test date. An admission noticed will be issued to candidates 7 to 10 days before the main exam date with details on the venue of the main exam and speaking test date.

Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Sharjah

Sharjah: With effect from 30 December 2007 our Examinations Services office will be open from 11.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 noon on Saturdays.

Due to limited number of seats available registration may be closed before the 5-week deadline.

How much will the test cost?
The test fee is AED 800.

Prepare for the test
We can help you prepare for your test with an IELTS study pack, containing a CD-ROM, handbook and practice papers. The pack costs AED 100. You can also join one of our English courses or IELTS preparation courses to help you achieve the best results.

Find out more about IELTS
You can find out more about IELTS test (levels, what the test includes) on our Middle East website or visit the main IELTS website. You can also e-mail our exams team or call us toll free on 800 225522.