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To prevent your application being delayed, please read the important IELTS for UK Visa information page before you start the registration process.

How to register for IELTS online

1) Apply online

Visit the International House Trust Assessment –  British Council IELTS Registration website HERE

You will find our test dates and locations for our Computer Delivered and Paper Based tests in the UK. You will be able to select your speaking test time and will be required to create your test taker area.

Once you complete your application, please remember to upload your ID document to your test taker area (Valid Passport, EU id document (both sides) or BRP card (both sides).

2) Make your payment online

After you have submitted your online application, you can make your online payment. You should do this as soon as you can after you apply.

You must make your payment within 24hrs of making your application.

Pay online

3) Confirmation of application

Once your application has been received and payment processed, you receive a confirmation email from the British Council.

3) Confirmation letter

The confirmation letter will be sent to your email 4-5 days before your test.

It will include:

• Important test day information
• A timetable for the day
• Full venue address
• A map to the venue

How to register for IELTS by post or in-person

You can also register to sit an IELTS test by post or in person. If you would like to register in person, drop into the school and give your completed application for, ID documents and payment to the reception.

If you need to speak to an IELTS officer you can come to International House London during their appointment hours, Monday to Friday from 10.30 – 11.30.

Alternatively, you can download and complete the IELTS test application form and return it to us by post together with a copy of your ID document and a completed IELTS credit card payment form.

1) Complete the application form

Download form

2) Gather the required information

Include the full test fee and a photocopy of your passport information page (the page with the photo, expiry date and your signature on it) or a photocopy of your or EU ID card (front and back). Cheques and postal orders should be made payable to International House Trust.

Alternatively, download the IELTS Test credit card payment form

3) Submit your application

Deliver your application in person, or post your application to:

IELTS Office
International House London
16 Stukeley Street
London
WC2B 5LQ

4) Confirmation Letter

The confirmation letter will be sent to your email 4-5 days before your test.

It will include:

• Important test day information
• A timetable for the day
• Full venue address
• A map to the venue