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 to our centre in Manama, with two passport photographs, and a passport or Government-issued ID.
You can take an IELTS test at our centre in Manama. All tests begin at 0900. The listening, reading and writing tests are taken on the dates below The speaking test may be on the same day or on another day, usually a Thursday.
| Test date |
Test type |
| Saturday 12 January 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 26 January 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 02 February 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 16 February 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 01 March 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 08 March 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 29 March 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 12 April 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 19 April 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 03 May 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 10 May 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 31 May 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 14 June 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 21 June 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 28 June 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 05 July 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 12 July 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 26 July 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 09 August 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 16 August 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 30 August 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 06 September 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 13 September 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 27 September 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 11 October 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 25 October 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 08 November 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 15 November 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 29 November 2008 |
Academic only |
| Saturday 06 December 2008 |
Academic and general |
| Saturday 20 December 2008 |
Academic only |
The test fee is BD70. Candidates living outside Bahrain pay an extra BD10 to cover additional administrative costs and sending the test results by courier.
Results are available for collection from British Council Reception 13 days after the test date. (Saturday test results available on Thursday, Thursday test results available on Wednesday) Results cannot be given out over the telephone, by fax or e-mail
We can help you prepare for your test with an IELTS study pack, containing a CD-ROM, handbook, exam information, and practice papers. The pack costs BD10. You can also join one of our preparation courses to help you achieve the best results (visit our English courses page for dates and details).
You can request a change to your test date. However, you cannot make this request less than five weeks before the test; if you do, you will need to pay the registration fee again.
Yes you can. However, all cancellations must be made at least five weeks before the test date. If you cancel your registration less than five weeks before the test, you will not receive a refund.
Yes, you can. Just complete an application form.
If you requeire further details please contact our exams team.
You can find out more about IELTS test (levels, what the test includes) on our Middle East website. You can also e-mail our exams team or visit the main IELTS website.
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