Find out about the application process and the requirements
Four Easy Steps to Register
You should register for the test at least two weeks before the test date to ensure availability of slots. Some tests fill up very quickly.
Step 1:Choose a Test Date and Location here
Step 2:Three ways to obtain an application form
- by downloading here
- collect from the British Council Office at
10th Floor Taipan Place
F. Ortigas Jr Road, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City
Registration Hours: Monday to Saturday
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- from our network of authorised registration agents
Step 3: Complete the application form and requirements
- Do not forget to sign the form and keep pages i to iv of the application form and read the Notice to IELTS Candidates” very carefully.
- Page 3 of the form, Institution Applications, will not be processed during registration. Please disregard this page.
- Provide photocopy of a valid National ID which can be any of the following: passport; PRC ID; SSS or GSIS; LTO Driver’s License. Your ID should still be valid on the exam day.
- Provide 2 passport size coloured photos signed on the back.
- Test Fee (Php 8,640). British Council accepts the following forms of payment: cash or Manager’s cheque payable to the British Council.
- All payments should be in Philippine Pesos only. Credit card payments and cheques from foreign banks are not accepted at this time.
- Candidates based outside the Philippines who intend to take the test with us may have a representative process payment for them. Overseas applicants may also pay through bank transfers provided they make prior arrangement with our office. To use this facility, please send an email to our Examinations Marketing Manager, Arlyn Bangcaya at arlyn.bangcaya@britishcouncil.org.ph or to our Examinations Marketing Assistant, Carmela Rieza at carmela.rieza@britishcouncil.org.ph .
Step 4: Submit the application form together with the requirements and test fee. There are three ways to do this:
- Drop off at the British Council. Registration is from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Saturday
- Sent through WWWExpress/ DHL for free. Go to any WWWExpress/DHL outlet and quote British Council Account 642210981. WWWExpress will deliver your application to our office free of charge. Please note that WWWExpress/DHL only accepts manager's cheque for test fee payment.
- Submitted through one of our registration agents.
At registration you or your agent will be issued with an official receipt and a confirmation letter indicating the test schedule and venue.
FURTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
HOW WILL I KNOW THE VENUE AND TIME OF THE TEST?
During registration at the British Council, you will be advised of the venue. A letter together with an official receipt will be given confirming the exam. If the venue is not confirmed at time of registration, you can do one of the following:
Check our website www.britishcouncil.org.ph
Contact the British Council office
Telephone number: +63 2 914 1011 to 14
Fax number: +63 2 637 3231
E-mail address: ielts@britishcouncil.org.ph
Contact your registration agent.
The Speaking test is either scheduled on the same day as the written test or within up to five days before or after. For interviews following the main test your schedule and venue will be posted at the test venue after the written test. For advance speaking tests (those scheduled before the written test) you will be notified of the arrangements by phone one week before your test.
The IELTS exam starts at exactly 9.00a.m. You should arrive at the test venue at 8.00a.m. to complete pre-test requirements and to check your candidate number and seat assignment.
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