How to book IELTS online

How to book IELTS 
Book IELTS with the British Council online, or at your nearest test centre.

Before booking your IELTS test, please read this security warning.

You will need to book your test either through your nearest test centre or online, depending on local arrangements.

Check which version of IELTS you need before booking!
Remember IELTS comes in two versions - IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training:

• check the requirements of your chosen organisation or institution by searching on Who accepts IELTS? 
• if you plan to emigrate, contact the relevant immigration authority to find out which version of IELTS you need, and the score required

Follow the steps below to ensure that you book your IELTS test successfully:

How to book your test

• * Go to Book now and find a convenient test location in the country of your preference: you can search our map or use the drop-down menu.
• * On the country page, review the test locations and upcoming test dates.
• * On the country page, review the details of the passport, photograph, ID and documentary information you will need to complete the application process.
• * Review the payment amount and method you need to use.
• * When you are ready to book your test, assemble the identification, and other documentary information that your require before you complete the application form.
• * Complete the application form to book your test; we recommend that you book online (where available) as this is the most efficient way to reserve your test with a British Council Test Centre.
• * List the details of five organisations that you would like your Test Report Form sent to.
• * Inform your test centre as soon as possible if you have a disability or other condition and need us to make special arrangements for you on test day. If you are booking online, make this clear in your application.
• * Once you have submitted your application remember to note and carry-out any instructions.

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You can register for IELTS quickly and easily through our Online Registration Service.

IELTS Application

How do I register? 

Registration for your IELTS test is quick and easy:

1. Step one - find your nearest IELTS test location
   With more than 1,100 IELTS test locations in over 140 countries, there is bound to be one near you. Find my nearest centre.
   
2. Step two - register for your IELTS test
   You can register and pay online or download an application form to print, complete and submit to your local test centre.
   * Don’t forget to provide a copy of your valid identity document. You will also need to present the same identity document on the day of the test.
   
3. Step three - Your IELTS test is booked
   Once your application has been processed, the centre will send you a written confirmation of the date and time of your test. The Speaking and Writing tests typically take place on the same day. If this is not possible, the tests will take place within seven days of each other.
   
   * For further information, contact your local IELTS test centre or download our Information for Candidates booklet (PDF 1,021 KB).

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