Book your IELTS test

You can take your IELTS test at one of our official test centres on paper or on a computer.

You can also take IELTS Online (IELTS Academic only) from the comfort of your home or any private space with a stable internet connection.  

All you need is a valid identification document and choose the most convenient method of payment for you to register for IELTS.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: No electronic devices will be allowed into the test room.These electronic devices also include hearing aids, blood glucose monitors, as well as phones, headphones, etc. You may leave them with your personal belongings. There will be a cloaking room for your belongings, but please leave your valuables at home. If you want to take the exam with your medical devices, you must contact our test centre at least 2 days in advance.

Test type	Fee	Available test dates
IELTS Academic – on paper or computer (in centre)	TRY 8,500	Find a test date
IELTS Academic Online	TRY 9,000	Find a test date
IELTS Academic – Computer test at test centre	TRY 8,500	Find a test date
IELTS General Training (paper or computer)	TRY 8,500	Find a test date
IELTS for UKVI Academic (computer)	TRY 9,400	Find a test date
IELTS for UKVI General Training (computer)	TRY 9,400	Find a test date
IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 and B1)	TRY 7,500	Find a test date

What does the fee include? IELTS test fee includes exclusive preparation materials, free practice tests and much more .

What you need to book

• A valid identification document

Only a valid passport or Turkish national ID is accepted for taking IELTS test.

Please make sure that the ID you bring the same identification you entered information into the test taker portal on the test day. Candidates who come to the test with a different ID than the one registered are not allowed to enter the test hall. 

Important Note: You will not be allowed to take the IELTS test with a driver's license, Blue Card, Residence Permit, Work Permit and Lawyer Identification Card. In addition, you will not be allowed to take the test with an ID or passport that does not have a photo on it, is worn, broken, has a broken chip or is out of date.

• A payment method

You can pay with your credit or debit card through our online booking system.

Alternatively, you can pay by bank transfer up to 5 days before your test day. In the bank transfer statement, you must write your full name, test date and the reference number that will be given to you during registration.
Example: Ali Yilmaz, 27 November IELTS, A3-TR002-S-XXXXXXX

The British Council cannot accept payments made from banks (or other financial institutions) sanctioned by the UK or any other relevant jurisdiction. Where the British Council discovers evidence of payment from a sanctioned bank and/or sanctioned financial institution we will freeze all funds related to that payment and will be unable to deliver the service for which the payment was intended. Please therefore ensure that you do not make payments from an account in a sanctioned bank and/or sanctioned financial institution.

Note: IELTS is not recommended for anyone under 16.

Important registration information for IELTS on paper

If you’re not officially a resident in Türkiye, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option.

Already booked an IELTS on Paper test and you do not hold Türkiye nationality?

If you booked your test before 16 January 2025, you will not need to show proof of residence.

If you booked your test after 16 January 2025, you will need to show proof of residence by email at least three days before your test date.

Acceptable proof of residence includes:

1.     A valid Student Visa (stating purpose, length of visa and expiry date) stamped in the passport.

2.     A valid Work Permit (2 documents) including Visa (stating status and expiry) stamped in the passport and Work Permit card (showing expiry date).

After you have booked your test

You will receive e-mails confirming:

• the start time of your test and the venue address
• your Speaking Test date
• your access to IELTS Ready Premium 

You can check your registration information on the Test Taker portal  by using your e-mail address and password you created during registration.

More information about the test

Download and read our Information for Candidates  to learn everything you need to know about the test.

Learn more about our cancellation or test day change requests policy.

Special arrangements for your test 

We’re here to assist if you have any accessibility needs that may impact on your ability to take IELTS. Find out more about our broad range of support tools and adjustments.

IELTS terms and conditions 

Read the terms and conditions for taking IELTS with the British Council.