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	IELTS in UAE


	Registration details and exam dates

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 I take the test?

	The main test (Listening, reading and writing) 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.

		How much will the test cost?

	The test fee is AED 800.

		Abu Dhabi - Details and Test Dates 2010

An admission notice will be issued to candidates at the time of registration with details on the venue of the main exam and speaking test date.

Month Day Date Test Module

January Saturday 09/01/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 23/01/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 30/01/2010 Academic ONLY

February Saturday 06/02/2010 Academic ONLY

Saturday 20/02/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 27/02/2010 Academic ONLY

March Saturday 06/03/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 20/03/2010 Academic & General Training

April Saturday 10/04/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 17/04/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 24/04/2010 Academic ONLY

May Saturday 08/05/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 15/05/2010 Academic ONLY

Saturday 29/05/2010 Academic ONLY

June Saturday 05/06/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 19/06/2010 Academic ONLY

Saturday 26/06/2010 Academic & General Training

For the rest of the year exam dates, please download IELTS Exam Dates 2010 for Abu Dhabi.

		Dubai - Details and Test Dates 2010

An admission notice 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.

Month Day Date Test Module

January Saturday 09/01/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 23/01/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 30/01/2010 Academic ONLY

February Saturday 06/02/2010 Academic ONLY

Saturday 20/02/2010 Academic & General Training

March Saturday 06/03/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 20/03/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 27/03/2010 Academic ONLY

April Saturday 10/04/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 17/04/2010 Academic & General Training

May Saturday 08/05/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 15/05/2010 Academic ONLY

June Saturday 05/06/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 19/06/2010 Academic ONLY

Saturday 26/06/2010 Academic & General Training

For the rest of the year exam dates, please download IELTS Exam Dates 2010 for Dubai.

		Sharjah - Details and Test Dates 2010

Our Examinations Services office in Sharjah is open as follows:
Sunday - Thursday: From 11:00 am - 07:00 pm
Saturdays: From 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Month Day Date Test Module

January Saturday 09/01/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 23/01/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 30/01/2010 Academic ONLY

February Saturday 06/02/2010 Academic ONLY

Saturday 20/02/2010 Academic & General Training

March Saturday 06/03/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 20/03/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 27/03/2010 Academic ONLY

April Saturday 10/04/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 17/04/2010 Academic & General Training

May Saturday 08/05/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 15/05/2010 Academic ONLY

June Saturday 05/06/2010 Academic & General Training

Saturday 19/06/2010 Academic ONLY

Saturday 26/06/2010 Academic & General Training

For the rest of the year exam dates, please download IELTS Exam Dates 2010 for Sharjah.

		How do I 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 for Dubai and Sharjah, and +971(0)2-6658778 for Abu Dhabi.