IELTS Registration, Test Dates, Fees and Locations

The IELTS exam is a standardized test that assesses your ability to use the English language. The IELTS test is used by many universities and employers around the world as an indicator of proficiency in English. With more than 3 million candidates taking the IELTS exam. The following are all the methods for registering for IELTS exam, IELTS test locations and fees.

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• More Test Dates for IELTS (Paper-based)

• More Test Dates for IELTS on Computer

• More Test Dates for IELTS for UKVI

*The IELTS TEST PARTNERS^ no longer offer IELTS for UKVI on Paper in Hong Kong. Test takers can still take IELTS for UKVI on Computer in Hong Kong. UKVI on Computer offers results within 1-5 days and is available throughout the week, offering test-takers great availability.

^The IELTS test is jointly owned by British Council, IELTS Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 84 008 664 766), which is wholly owned by IDP Education Ltd (‘IDP: IELTS Australia’) and Cambridge University Press and Assessment English (part of the University of Cambridge), collectively referred to as the IELTS TEST PARTNERS or IELTS PARTNERS.

IDP Education holds the IELTS Test at various hotels, schools and conference centres on Hong Kong Island (includes Central, Wanchai, Causeway Bay, etc), in Kowloon (includes Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei etc.), as well as in Shatin, N.T. Find the test venues regularly used by IDP below.

Paper-based Test venues cannot be requested as they are subject to availability. The venue and the time of paper-based speaking test will be provided at the conclusion of the IELTS online registration process. All paper-based test venues are equipped with a centralized audio system for Listening unless specified. The confirmation will be sent to candidate by email seven days before the test day.

To find out more information regarding IELTS exam dates, fees, and locations, get in touch with us by phone (2179 3600) or virtually today.

Please Note

• * Candidate is provided with a headset for the listening test at IDP IELTS Computer-based Test Centres (Mong Kok, Causeway Bay).

• ^ IDP Education Mong Kok Testing Centre, Novotel Century Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong Management Association (Wan Chai), Hong Kong Management Association (Tsim Sha Tsui) and The Point are approved test venues for IELTS for UKVI Test and Life Skills Test.

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IELTS Examination Venue

IDP Education IELTS tests are generally held in hotels, schools and conference centers. The venues are mostly located on Hong Kong Island (including: Central, Wanchai, Causeway Bay, etc.) and Kowloon (including: Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, etc.).

Disclaimer: It is the responsibility of the test taker to register for the right type of test (IELTS, IELTS for UKVI, Life Skills A1 or Life Skills B1). The test centre cannot be held responsible for an incorrect selection.

Please Note

We have noticed some online advertisements on several social media sites claim to provide services for IELTS test takers, such as registering for IELTS, collection of results and making arrangements for a re-mark of the test. We advise all potential IELTS test takers to avoid using such services that are not directly affiliated to IELTS.

Once you’ve submitted your IELTS application, it’s time to start preparing. Learn tips, get sample tests, past papers, and more from IDP. We even offer 30 days of free online practice to get you better prepared for your examination.
If you have any questions, require special arrangements, or anything else, please speak to your test centre team. They will be more than happy to assist you in any way regarding the IELTS registration and application, as well as information about the test day.

Please read "Notice to Test Takers: Special precautionary measures on Test Day"