Prepare for IELTS
We run a full range of IELTS preparation courses to make sure you get your best result.
Prepare for IELTSFor information about test day operations during Covid-19, click here
To prevent your application being delayed, please confirm with your receiving organisation which test you need.
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 (UK: passport information page OR both sides of you BRP / EU ID card, Israel: passport information page)
Once you have submitted you application you will receive a unique booking reference number (e.g. A3-XXXXX-S-XXXXXXX), please keep this reference safe.
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 will need to use your unique booking reference number to complete your payment (e.g. A3-XXXXX-S-XXXXXXX)
You must make your payment within 24hrs of making your application.
Payments for UK Tests: Pay for a UK Exam
Payments for Israel Tests: Pay an Israel Exam
Once you have paid, your payment will be processed in within 1 working day and you will receive a confirmation. Please ignore any payment reminder email during this time while we process your payment.
Once your application has been received and payment processed, you receive a confirmation email from the British Council.
The confirmation letter will be sent to your email 4-5 days before your test.
It will include:
We run a full range of IELTS preparation courses to make sure you get your best result.
Prepare for IELTSIH London has several venues across the UK with test dates throughout the year.
View locationsWhen and how to check your results, certificates and IELTS scores explained.
Check your resultsIELTS is recognised globally as the English test for higher education and immigration.
Find out moreIELTS for UKVI and Lifeskills have been approved as SELT tests (Secure English Language Test) for UK visas.
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