Registering for the test


1. Where can I take IELTS?You can take IELTS in over 500 locations worldwide. Search for your nearest test centre on the IELTS Worldwide Search.


2. When can I take IELTS?IELTS is available on 48 fixed dates a year – up to four times a month, depending on local demand.


3. How much does it cost?IELTS has a set fee for its test. The Academic and General Training tests are the same cost roughly at USD 150.


4. What if I need to postpone or cancel my application?If you postpone or cancel your application more than 5 weeks before the test date, you will receive a refund minus an administration charge.If you postpone or cancel within 5 weeks of the test date, you will be charged the full fee unless you have a medical reason. If you provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date, you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost.


5. What if I am absent or sick on the test day?If you are away on the test day with no prior notice, you will lose your full fee. However, if you provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test date, you will receive a refund minus the local administrative cost.