How to prepare for IELTS
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IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.
'International English Language Testing System' (IELTS, pronounced /'a%u0131jelts/) is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP Education Australia. Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module:
The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education.
The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, by an increasing number of academic institutions in the USA, and by various professional organizations. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia and Canada.
Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. Close to 5,000 education institutions, faculties, government agencies and professional organisations around the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English.
Over 938,000 people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. The test is taken every year across 120 countries, and is one of the fastest growing English language tests in the world, and sets the standard in integrity, research and innovation.
When the question is English language ability - IELTS is the answer
To know more, go Here
The list of IELTS Test centres in India is given below
India
Ahmedabad
British Council - Ahmedabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Ahmedabad
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Ahmedabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Amritsar
British Council - Amritsar
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Amritsar
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Amritsar
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Bangalore
British Council - Bangalore
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Bangalore
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Bangalore
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Baroda
British Council - Baroda
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Baroda
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Baroda
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Bhopal
British Council - Bhopal
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Bhubaneswar
British Council - Bhubaneswar
Next Test Date: 12-Jul-2008
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India
Calicut
British Council - Calicut
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Chandigarh
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Chandigarh
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Chandigarh
British Council - Chandigarh
Next Test Date: 21-Jun-2008
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India
Chennai
British Council - Chennai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Chennai
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Chennai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Coimbatore
British Council - Coimbatore
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Coimbatore
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Coimbatore
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Dehradun
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Dehradun
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Gurgaon
British Council - Gurgaon
Next Test Date: 21-Jun-2008
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India
Guwahati
British Council - Guwahati
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
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India
Hyderabad
British Council - Hyderabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Hyderabad
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Hyderabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Indore
British Council - Indore
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Jaipur
British Council - Jaipur
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Jalandhar
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Jalandhar
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Jalandhar
British Council - Jalandhar
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Jamshedpur
British Council - Jamshedpur
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India
Kochi
British Council - Kochi
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Kochi
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Kochi
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Kolkata
British Council - Kolkata
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Kottayam
British Council - Kottayam
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Kottayam
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Kottayam
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Lucknow
British Council - Lucknow
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Ludhiana
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Ludhiana
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Ludhiana
British Council - Ludhiana
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Madurai
British Council - Madurai
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Mangalore
British Council - Mangalore
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Mumbai
British Council - Mumbai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Mumbai
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Mumbai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
New Delhi
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu North India - New Delhi
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
New Delhi
British Council - New Delhi
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Patiala
British Council - Patiala
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Patna
British Council - Patna
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Pondicherry
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Pondicherry
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
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India
Pondicherry
British Council - Pondicherry
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
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India
Pune
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Pune
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Pune
British Council - Pune (Test Centre)
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Raipur
British Council - Raipur
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India
Rajkot
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Rajkot
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Rajkot
British Council - Rajkot
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Siliguri
British Council - Siliguri
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India
Surat
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Surat
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Surat
British Council - Surat
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Thimphu
British Council - Thimphu
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Trichur
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Trichur
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Trichur
British Council - Trichur
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Trichy
British Council - Trichy
Next Test Date: 28-Jun-2008
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India
Trichy
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Trichy
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Trivandrum
British Council - Trivandrum
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Trivandrum
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Trivandrum
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Vijayawada
British Council - Vijayawada
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Vijayawada
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Vijayawada
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Vizag
British Council - Vizag
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
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More test day dates can be seen here for the year 2008.
Samples for the preparation of the test can be seen Here
Test fees
Contact your test centre for information on their terms and conditions for test fee payment and cancellation.
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking - for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.
'International English Language Testing System' (IELTS, pronounced /'a%u0131jelts/) is a test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP Education Australia. Candidates may choose either the Academic Module or the General Training Module:
The Academic Module is intended for those who wish to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education.
The General Training Module is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, by an increasing number of academic institutions in the USA, and by various professional organizations. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia and Canada.
Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. Close to 5,000 education institutions, faculties, government agencies and professional organisations around the world recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English.
Over 938,000 people a year are now using IELTS to open doors throughout the English-speaking world and beyond. The test is taken every year across 120 countries, and is one of the fastest growing English language tests in the world, and sets the standard in integrity, research and innovation.
When the question is English language ability - IELTS is the answer
To know more, go Here
The list of IELTS Test centres in India is given below
India
Ahmedabad
British Council - Ahmedabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Ahmedabad
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Ahmedabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Amritsar
British Council - Amritsar
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Amritsar
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Amritsar
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Bangalore
British Council - Bangalore
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Bangalore
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Bangalore
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Baroda
British Council - Baroda
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Baroda
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Baroda
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Bhopal
British Council - Bhopal
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Bhubaneswar
British Council - Bhubaneswar
Next Test Date: 12-Jul-2008
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India
Calicut
British Council - Calicut
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Chandigarh
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Chandigarh
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Chandigarh
British Council - Chandigarh
Next Test Date: 21-Jun-2008
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India
Chennai
British Council - Chennai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Chennai
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Chennai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Coimbatore
British Council - Coimbatore
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Coimbatore
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Coimbatore
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Dehradun
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Dehradun
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Gurgaon
British Council - Gurgaon
Next Test Date: 21-Jun-2008
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India
Guwahati
British Council - Guwahati
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
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India
Hyderabad
British Council - Hyderabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Hyderabad
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Hyderabad
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Indore
British Council - Indore
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Jaipur
British Council - Jaipur
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Jalandhar
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Jalandhar
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Jalandhar
British Council - Jalandhar
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Jamshedpur
British Council - Jamshedpur
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India
Kochi
British Council - Kochi
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Kochi
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Kochi
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Kolkata
British Council - Kolkata
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Kottayam
British Council - Kottayam
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Kottayam
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Kottayam
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Lucknow
British Council - Lucknow
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Ludhiana
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Ludhiana
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Ludhiana
British Council - Ludhiana
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Madurai
British Council - Madurai
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Mangalore
British Council - Mangalore
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Mumbai
British Council - Mumbai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Mumbai
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Mumbai
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
New Delhi
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu North India - New Delhi
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
New Delhi
British Council - New Delhi
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Patiala
British Council - Patiala
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Patna
British Council - Patna
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Pondicherry
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Pondicherry
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
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India
Pondicherry
British Council - Pondicherry
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
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India
Pune
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Pune
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Pune
British Council - Pune (Test Centre)
Next Test Date: 03-May-2008
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India
Raipur
British Council - Raipur
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India
Rajkot
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Rajkot
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Rajkot
British Council - Rajkot
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Siliguri
British Council - Siliguri
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India
Surat
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Surat
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Surat
British Council - Surat
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Thimphu
British Council - Thimphu
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Trichur
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Trichur
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Trichur
British Council - Trichur
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Trichy
British Council - Trichy
Next Test Date: 28-Jun-2008
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India
Trichy
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Trichy
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Trivandrum
British Council - Trivandrum
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Trivandrum
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Trivandrum
Next Test Date: 10-May-2008
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India
Vijayawada
British Council - Vijayawada
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Vijayawada
IDP: IELTS Australia & Planet Edu - Vijayawada
Next Test Date: 22-May-2008
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India
Vizag
British Council - Vizag
Next Test Date: 14-Jun-2008
More Information
More test day dates can be seen here for the year 2008.
Samples for the preparation of the test can be seen Here
Test fees
Contact your test centre for information on their terms and conditions for test fee payment and cancellation.
For Candidates
For candidates
IELTS is the way to prove your English language skills and open doors to international opportunities. Whether you want to migrate or to study or practice your profession in an English-speaking country, IELTS is vital in preparing you for your journey.You've got nothing to lose, but a world to win
IELTS is internationally available, internationally recognised, internationally focused and internationally owned. It opens doors for you to the 3800 educational institutions, government agencies and professional organisations across 120 countries which recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. In every sense, IELTS is a truly global test which can take you where you want to go.
Measuring real ability for real life
IELTS encourages, reflects and tests English as it is used in work, study and life. This real life authenticity gives you a personal and valid indicator of just how good you are!
A proven test providing proven results
IELTS is the original four skills English language test. Across all areas of test delivery, test administration and test results, IELTS is valid and secure. So, to be smart and to be sure - get an IELTS score.
Your journey with IELTS starts HERE.
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How to Apply
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You must apply to a test centre to take an IELTS test prior to the test date.
Applications are made on an IELTS Application Form which you can send or take into a test centre, along with the test fee, two passport sized photographs, and a photocopy of your passport/national identity card. You will also need to include your passport number, or in some circumstances a national identity card number, on the application form - check with your test centre.
Once you have applied, the test centre will confirm your IELTS test date and time.
On the test day, make sure you bring the same evidence of identity as the number entered on the Application Form.
Read the faqs about IELTS Here
Step-by-step Registration Guide
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Registration procedures for candidates
If you want to take an IELTS test you must submit an IELTS Application Form to an IELTS test centre. For a full list of IELTS test centres, please click here.
Before you apply you should read the IELTS Information for Candidates, which your test centre will give you, or you can download from this website . Centre specific information sheets with details of available test dates and fees is available from the test centre. You also need to find out the deadline for registration specified by the test centre.
You need some evidence of identity. This must be a passport number, or in some circumstances a national identity card number. Please confirm with your test centre which form of identification is acceptable. Candidates taking the test outside their own country must present a passport. Candidates must enter the number of their passport or identity card on the Application Form.
You should complete the Application Form and read the Terms and Conditions carefully before signing the form. You can submit the Application Form at the test centre with the test fee, two recent passport sized photographs (within last six months) and a photocopy of your passport/national identity card attached to the Application Form.
If you want to register by mail, please make sure you include all the above required documentation in your application and contact the test centre about method of payment for test fee.
The test centre will confirm in writing details of the test day, giving time, venue and when the Speaking test is to be conducted. Please note the Speaking test can be up to 7 days before or after the test date.
On the test day, make sure you bring the same evidence of identity as the number entered on the application form.
Contact your nearest IELTS test centre for more information.
Things to note when completing the application form
You need to indicate on the application form which ID document (passport or national ID card) you will bring on the test date and the number of this document.
You must provide your full name, correctly spelt, and a valid postal address. The name on your passport/national ID card should be used for registration as it will be used for issuing your IELTS Test Report Form.
You must choose either Academic or General Training as the module of IELTS test you will take
If you want your results to be sent by post or electronically to receiving organisations, make sure you fill in the correct contact name and address for all organisations.
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Test Day (Advice)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You must bring with you
Proof of your identity which is the same as the identity information you provided on your application form. It must contain a number, a signature, a date of birth and a photograph.
If you are taking the test in another country you need to also bring your passport.
The pens, pencils and erasers which you need for the test.
Please note: If you do not have the correct identity information you will not be able to take the test.
Arrive on time
You may not be allowed to take the test if you are late.
Know the date, time and place of your test and arrive before the starting time.
Correction fluid and highlighters.
Mobile phones and pagers. They must be switched off and placed with personal belongings in the area designated by the supervisor. If you do not switch off your phone/pager, or take it in with you, you will be disqualified.
Anything else which the supervisor has asked you to leave outside the test room.
During the test you must
Listen to the supervisor and do what you are asked to do.
Tell the supervisor if you think you have not been given the right question paper, or if the question paper is incomplete or illegible.
Read carefully and follow the instructions printed on the question paper and on the answer sheet.
Fill in the details required on the front of your question paper and on your answer sheet before the start of the test.
You may not lend anything to, or borrow anything from, another candidate.
During the test you must not
Attempt to cheat, copy the work of another candidate or disrupt the test.
Use, or attempt to use, a dictionary, pager, spell-checker, electronic recorder or mobile phone for the duration of the test. Any candidate doing so will be disqualified.
Talk to or disturb other candidates once the examination has started.
Smoke, eat or drink in the examination room.
Reproduce any part of the test in any format/medium. Any candidate doing so will have their test results disqualified and be liable to prosecution.
Remove any materials used during the examination. This includes, but is not limited to, examination papers, answer papers and working paper.
Advice and assistance during the test
Notify the test invigilator immediately if test day conditions in any way impede your performance.
If you are in doubt about what you should do, raise your hand to attract attention. The supervisor will come to your assistance.
You may not ask for, and will not be given, any explanation of the questions.
If on the day of the test you feel that your work may be affected by illness or any other reason, you must inform the invigilator at the time.
Leaving the test room
You may not leave the test room without the permission.
You can not leave your seat until all papers have been collected and you have been told you can leave.
When you leave the examination room you must leave behind the question paper, your answer paper, any paper used for rough work clearly crossed through and any other materials provided for the test.
Do not make any noise near the examination room.
Warning
If you are caught infringing any of the candidate rules and regulations your test result will be disqualified and notification of your disqualification will be sent to any receiving institution or professional body.
After the test (Results)
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IELTS knows that you, and those relying on and using your IELTS score, want quick results - IELTS results are available within 13 working days of taking the test.
You can inquire about your results through the Enquiry on Results service at every test centre, and you can have copies of your Test Report Form sent to up to five institutions free of charge.
IELTS uses a unique nine point scoring system to measure and report test scores in a consistent manner - wherever and whenever the test is taken. This scoring system is internationally recognised and understood, giving you a reliable international currency.
It's quick and easy to find out which organisations will recognise your IELTS score. You can use the online Global Recognition System (GRS) to look for, and link to, them.
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