You will receive information about the test venue and the starting time with your letter of confirmation approx. one week before the test date.
The test starts at 9.00, it is best if you arrive at least at 8.15. If you arrive late, you might not be allowed to take the exam.
The day starts with an ID Check at 8.15. Each candidate will be photographed on the test day as an additional security measure. Please remember to bring along the ID (National Identity Card OR Passport) that you stated in your application. Non-EU nationals have to bring their Passport. Driving licenses and student IDs are NOT acceptable proof of identity. Candidates without a valid ID will not be allowed to sit the test.
Before the ID check you will have to leave all your belongings in a cloakroom. The cloakroom will be locked for the duration of the exam, but we strongly recommend not bringing any valuables, mobile phones etc. to the test venue. We will provide you with writing materials. You will only be allowed to take your ID and a bottle of water into the examination room.
At 9.00 the test starts with a welcome and a short introduction from your invigilator. Please listen carefully to the instructions. If you have any questions please ask one of the invigilators. There are no breaks between the first three parts of the test.
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The first part of the test is the Listening Test; this takes 30 minutes, and you need to answer 40 questions. The recording will be played once only. At the end of the listening test you will be given 10 minutes to transfer your answers from the question booklet to an answer sheet. |
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Then you continue with the Reading Test, for which you are allowed one hour, and again, you have to answer 40 questions. |
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The third part is the Writing Test, for which you have to write two short essays (of at least 150 and 250 words respectively) in one hour. You should spend about 20 minutes on the first and 40 minutes on the second task. |
In the course of the afternoon, or within 7 days before or after the written test, the Speaking Tests will be held. Please ensure that you are free during this period. The Speaking Test takes about 15 minutes and is a face to face interview, which is recorded, with an IELTS Examiner. You will receive written notice about your exact speaking test date 1 week before the test.
We would suggest that you also read the official IELTS Test Day Advice.
DISCLAIMER
The British Council and the Examining Board take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We feel sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions, caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or re-testing at a later date.
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