Important Information For students can be downloaded from this page.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
ELTS is a standardized test that tests the complete range of English language skills, which students will commonly encounter when studying or training in English. Many professional organizations including the New Zealand Immigration Service, the Australian Department of Immigration, Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, the Australian Medical Council, the UK General Medical Council and the UK Ministry of Defense accept IELTS as also most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions. American academic institutions are increasingly accepting IELTS for admissions purposes.
Who conducts the test?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) superseded the English Language Testing System (ELTS) in 1990. IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia. The IELTS test is conducted by the following educational bodies in partnership:
1. University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) is an internationally recognised body in the provision of academic and vocational examinations. In the field of English language alone, Cambridge ESOL examines more than one million candidates each year.
2. British Council has wide experience and knowledge of test administration. With a network of examinations offices in over 100 countries, British Council administers over 500,000 examinations overseas on behalf of British examining boards.
3. IDP Educational Body, Australia (it's subsidiary is IELTS Australia Pvt. Ltd.). IDP Education Australia is Australia's international education organisation. It undertakes a broad range of activities from student advisory services and educational publications to project consultancy and English language teaching and testing.
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IELTS Date Sheet 2011 REGISTRATION OPTIONS You can register for IELTS in any of the following ways:
The following documents are needed for your registration in person or via post / courier:
IELTS fee is INR 7600 PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Your application form should reach us 15 days before the test date. 2. If you pay by demand draft or via the ICICI bank, evidence of your payment (either the demand draft or the ‘British Council Copy’ of the ICICI deposit slip after your payment has been made) must be attached to your application form. 3. Demand drafts should be made to British Council Division and payable in: Delhi for North India Mumbai for West India Chennai for South India Kolkata for East India British Council India IELTS Refund and Transfer Policy Candidates who request a postponement or cancellation of their test within 5 weeks of the test date will be charged the full fee unless they are able to provide appropriate medical evidence to support their request. Medical evidence must be provided no later than 5 days after the test date. If the candidate requests for a postponement or cancellation because of bereavement of a close family member or hardship/trauma – victim of crime, victim of a traffic accident, exemptions can be made provided valid evidence is presented.Download the form and attach the appropriate documentation and/or evidence no later than 5 working days after the test date. Acceptable documents may include a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner, a death certificate, or a police report. The Administrator will advise the candidate within one week of lodging the application whether or not their request has been approved. Candidates who request for a cancellation of their registration more than 5 weeks prior to the test date will receive a refund of Rs.5,700/- (75% of the test fee). Download the form and send it to us via email, fax or post. If the application is approved, the centre will refund the amount by demand draft or cheque to the communication address provided on the application form. Candidates have the option to transfer to another test date, by paying Rs.1,900/- towards transfer fee 5 weeks prior to the exam. Download the form and send it to us via email, fax or post. Candidates must select a new preferred test date that will be confirmed by the Administrator. Once the transfer application has been approved for the selected test date, the candidate will be granted a transfer. Please note that you will be allowed a transfer only once. DOWNLOADABLE DOCUMENTS
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Who can take the test?
- Students applying to study in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US.
- Medical professionals planning to work or follow further study in the UK, Australia or the US.
- People planning to emigrate to Canada, Australia or New Zealand.
If I am under 16 years old, can I take the test?
You can take the test but IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.
What is minimum qualification for IELTS exam ?
There is no minimum qualification for IELTS. Anyone literate in english can appear for it.
Is IELTS accepted in the US?
Yes! Around 700 American universities and institutions recognise IELTS, including seven of the eight ‘Ivy League’ universities, CGFNS and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
How long is my test score valid?
The IELTS score is valid for 2 years. While obtaining admission to an educational institute, the latest IELTS score is considered.
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