IELTS Candidate Information

Before applying you must read the Information for Candidates document.

 

Information regarding the Speaking Test

Your Speaking Test is approximately 11-14 minutes in duration and is held on a weekday usually before the Listening/Reading/Writing Test.  If your application is successful, test confirmation details will be forwarded to you via email and SMS 5-7 days prior to your Speaking Test.

Please note that we are not able to provide a personal preference for Speaking Test dates and times.

To ensure we can conduct tests on time for all candidates, please make sure you arrive at your Speaking Test no later than 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

Location of the Listening/Reading/Writing Test

The location for this part of the test is released once all applications have been processed. We will notify you of the test location by email, but can confirm that we normally conduct our tests in the Central Business District.  

Please note that, on test day:

  • Personal belongings other than stationery will not be permitted into the exam room

Passports are mandatory*

*You must bring your passport with you for both the Speaking and Listening/Reading/Writing parts of the test. If you do not bring your passport, you cannot sit the test.

Your passport must be valid at the time you take the test. Certified copies of passports or letters regarding passports are not accepted for identity checks, neither is a driver's licence, national identification card, marriage certificate, birth certificate, student card or any other form of identification.

Confirmation Email

Successful applicants will be notified by email of the location of the tests at least a week before the written exam.

Please note that:

  • Your confirmation email will include the date and time and location of your Speaking Test.
  • Directions to the Speaking and Listening/Reading/Writing Tests will also be included in the confirmation email.
  • If you do not receive a confirmation email 5 days before speaking tests and have been charged for the test please contact us on 1800 664 700 immediately.

Important Information about the Confirmation Email:

In order for you to receive your confirmation email containing all your important test day information, please ensure that you check your Spamguard settings to allow messages from @idp.com to be delivered to you. Confirmation emails can sometimes be directed to junk/spam inboxes if your settings are not adjusted.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE

Your Speaking Test will be on a different day to the Listening/Reading/Writing Test

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