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	How do I apply for the IELTS test?


	Three steps to your application

We aim to make registration as simple as possible. There are 3 steps and at any time you can contact us on +41 31 301 49 35 if you need assistance. This applies wherever you are taking the test (Bern, Geneva, St. Gallen and Zürich). All IELTS registrations are handled by the British Council in Bern.

You can find more information about IELTS on:
- Information for candidates brochure
- Official IELTS website

ONLINE REGISTRATION

1. Go to the online registration system, choose your test date and enter your personal details.

2. Print out the confirmation email, sign it and send it to the British Council, Sennweg 2, PO Box 532, 3000 Bern 9, within five working days. You need to include:

			A SIGNED print out of the email you receive when you have submitted your application.
			1 passport size colour photo (not older than 6 months). Candidates must not wear glasses on the photograph.
			A copy of your passport or National ID card, whichever you indicated on your application
			A copy of your proof of payment of the test fee (ebanking print out or post office receipt). Please do NOT send cash.

You will receive the final email of confirmation when we have received your documentation by post.

3. Payment
In order to confirm your registration we need to receive your payment (CHF 335) and documentation no later than 5 working days after registering for the test (click here for payment details).

Please note that you can make the payment by ebanking or at the post office, unfortunately we cannot accept credit card payments. Please write the following on your payment: IELTS, Your Name, date of your exam (for example: IELTS, Hans Gerber, 14/08/10 - replace Hans Gerber and the date with your name and your exam date).

If you are not able to register online, please call +41 31 301 49 35 or email us.

Please note that we will send out test confirmation and details regarding the test day ONLY by email.

CHANGES AND REFUNDS

If you would like to know how to proceed with requesting a refund or to transfer to a different date, please download information about our refund and cancellation policy. Please note refunds are only possible for changes up to five weeks before the test date.

We would be grateful if you could let us know in advance that you will not be attending, so there will be no inconvenience for the other candidates.

TEST RESULTS

Online Results
You can access your results online from 3pm on the 13th day after the written test date. Please go to the British Council online results system and follow the instructions. You will need to enter your candidate number, Passport or ID number, Date of birth and then select the date you took the test.

Sending out results
Your results will also be sent to you on the 13th day after the test. We send the results by regular mail and providing you live in Switzerland you should receive them the next day. Once the results have been posted we do not accept responsibility for non-arrival of the mail.