The IELTS test is offered up to twice per month in Jamaica by the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus. The closing date for application is generally one week before the test date. Please note that spaces may be filled in before application deadlines and late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Spaces for tests are limited and applicants will be registered on a first -come, first - served basis.
Venue details for each exam and candidate is issued upon/after registration. Please include an email contact as our communications with you will be primarily through email. Applicants will require an email address in order to apply online.
The Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking tests are all taken on the same day unless otherwise advised by the IELTS Administrator.
The following test dates are available at the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, UWI Mona for 2012:
| Day |
Date |
Module |
Application
Deadline |
Results
Due Date |
| Saturday |
18 February |
Academic & General Training |
08 February |
2 March |
| Thursday |
8 March |
Academic ONLY |
29 February |
21 March |
| Saturday |
31 March |
Academic & General Training |
21 March |
13 April |
| Thursday |
12 April |
Academic & General Training |
04 April |
25 April |
| Saturday |
21 April |
Academic & General Training |
11 April |
04 May |
| Thursday |
10 May |
Academic ONLY |
02 May |
23 May |
| Saturday |
26 May |
Academic & General Training |
16 May |
08 June |
| Thursday |
14 June |
Academic ONLY |
06 June |
27 June |
| Saturday |
30 June |
Academic & General Training |
20 June |
13 July |
| Thursday |
12 July |
Academic & General Training |
04 July |
25 July |
| Saturday |
28 July |
Academic ONLY |
18 July |
10 August |
| Thursday |
9 August |
Academic ONLY |
31 July |
22 August |
| Saturday |
25 August |
Academic & General Training |
15 August |
07 September |
| Thursday |
06 September |
Academic ONLY |
29 August |
19 September |
| Saturday |
22 September |
Academic & General Training |
12 September |
05 October |
| Thursday |
11 October |
Academic ONLY |
03 October |
24 October |
| Saturday |
27 October |
Academic & General Training |
17 October |
9 November |
| Thursday |
08 November |
Academic & General Training |
31 October |
21 November |
| Saturday |
24 November |
Academic ONLY |
17 October |
07 December |
* It is solely the responsibility of the candidate to determine whether he or she will sit the Academic or General Training module.
Persons applying for IELTS are asked to visit the website http://www.mona.uwi.edu/dllp/) for information on how to register.
IELTS applications may be made online at www.britishcouncil.org/takeielts.
Completed applications are also accepted at our offices between 9:30am and 1:00pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and 9:30am – 3:30pm on Fridays, ONLY, for candidates visiting the office in person; contact information for the Department is listed below. These opening hours are strictly enforced. We also accept applications via courier from candidates unable to visit the office in person.
The cost of the test is £147.00 (applicants outside of Jamaica) or JA$ 20, 500.00 (applicants within Jamaica]. Please call the Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy, UWI Mona for payment options; contact information for the Department is listed below.
The IELTS results will be available on the 13th day after the test date (includes Saturdays & Sundays). Candidates may request for results to be mailed or couried (DHL or TARA couriers) to their address. Alternatively, candidates may collect results in person from the IELTS Test Centre, Department of Language, Linguistics and Philosophy; UWI Mona Campus, Kingston 7.
All notices or requests for Refund, or Cancellation MUST be received 5 weeks prior to the date of the exam, failing which your request will be denied. A request for Transfer of Test Dates MUST be received at least 10 days prior to the test date for evaluation. All requests will attract a 25% administrative fee (Please see policies in the ‘Information for Candidates’ booklet under FAQs).
Candidates may apply for a re-mark (Enquiry on Results (EOR)) at the centre where they took the test. This MUST be done within 6 weeks of the test date. The candidate can choose which tests are re-marked. The EOR fee is £63.00 or JA$8,800; this may be refunded only if the score on any test is increased. An EOR can take up to 8 weeks to complete. EORs also attract a non-refundable courier fee of JA$3,800.00.
To assist with your preparation for the IELTS Test, IELTS Official Practice Materials, including an audio CD or DVD, are available from our office during the times mentioned above. The cost is £47.00 or JA$ 6,500.00.
For further information, please contact Marilyn Sheriff or Chantelle McLeod at ielts@uwimona.edu.jm or call 876- 970-2950, 876- 927-1641, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
To find out more about IELTS and for online preparation, please visit the IELTS website at take.ielts@britishcouncil.org or visit the IELTS portal site http://community.britishcouncil.org/ieltsportal , free of charge.
All Jamaican dollar payments should be made to any National Commercial Bank Branch, AC#402609729.
All Pound sterling payments should be made using the information below:
Bank Name:Barclays Bank PLC
Bank Address: Knightsbridge International Banking Centre
P.O. Box 391
Bowater House
London SW1 7NT
Bank Account:20003042
Sort Code:20 – 47 – 35
Swift Code:BARCGB22
We welcome and appreciate feedback from our customers. Please feel free to complete our customer survey questionnaire and/or place your suggestions in the box provided in the reception area.
For further information, please contact us:
IELTS Test Centre Manager
Department of Language, Linguistics & Philosophy
niversity of the West Indies
Mona
Kingston 7
Jamaica
Tel: 876-970-2950 / 876 -927-1641
Fax: 876-970-2949
E-mail: ielts@uwimona.edu.jm
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