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 to our centre in Manama, with two passport photographs, and a passport or Government-issued ID.
You can take an IELTS test at our centre in Manama. All tests begin at 0900. The listening, reading and writing tests are taken on the dates below The speaking test may be on the same day or on another day, usually a Thursday.
| Test date |
Test type |
| Saturday 13 June 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 20 June 2009 |
Academic Only |
| Saturday 27 June 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 4 July 2009 |
Academic Only |
| Saturday 11 July 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 25 July 2009 |
Academic Only |
| Saturday 8 August 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 22 August 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 5 September 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 12 September 2009 |
Academic Only |
| Saturday 26 September 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 10 October 2009 |
Academic Only |
| Saturday 24 October 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 31 October 2009 |
Academic Only |
| Saturday 7 November 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 14 November 2009 |
Academic Only |
| Saturday 21 November 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 5 December 2009 |
General and Academic |
| Saturday 12 December 2009 |
General and Academic |
Please note that there are a limited number of seats for each IELTS test date. It is therefore highly advisable to register five weeks before the test.
The test fee is BD70.(BD 80 from April 2009)
Please note that there will be a BD15 extra charge for overseas candidates.
Results are available for collection from British Council Reception 13 days after the test date. (Saturday test results available on Thursday, Thursday test results available on Wednesday) Results cannot be given out over the telephone, by fax or e-mail
We can help you prepare for your test with an IELTS study pack, containing a CD-ROM, handbook, exam information, and practice papers. The pack costs BD15. You can also join one of our preparation courses to help you achieve the best results (visit our English courses page for dates and details).
You can request a change to your test date. However, you cannot make this request less than five weeks before the test; if you do, you will need to pay the registration fee again.
Yes you can. However, all cancellations must be made at least five weeks before the test date. If you cancel your registration less than five weeks before the test, you will not receive a refund.
Yes, you can. Just complete an application form.
If you requeire further details please contact our exams team.
You can find out more about IELTS test (levels, what the test includes) on our Middle East website. You can also e-mail our exams team or visit the main IELTS website.
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