IELTS test dates, fees and locations

Before you book or travel to a British Council IELTS testing point, you’ll need to have the following items ready:

1. A valid identification document (identity card or passport). Your ID must be valid at the time of booking and on the test day. If you're under 18, your parents will need to register online on your behalf. IELTS is not recommended for anyone under 16.

   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to take the test with an ID or passport that does not have a photo on it, is worn, broken, has a broken chip or is out of date.

2. A credit/debit card to pay 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.

Important registration information for IELTS on paper

f 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).

• If you are taking IELTS in a British Council testing point, you can choose your Speaking test slot whether you take IELTS on computer or on paper.
• If you take IELTS Online, your Speaking test will usually be scheduled before your Listening, Reading and Writing. It could be on the same or a different day.

Your Listening, Reading and Writing sections of the test will be completed on the same day with no break in between.

Our IELTS test fee includes exclusive preparation materials, free practice tests and much more. 

Our carefully assorted preparation resources provide you with comprehensive study materials, tips and strategies to help you succeed. Additionally, you will have access to free practice tests to help you assess your progress and familiarise yourself with the test format.

After you have booked your test, we will confirm the following information by email:

• the start time of your test 
• where you will take your test (including testing point address)
• your Speaking test date and time
• your access to IELTS Ready Premium. 

https://b2b.britishcouncil.org/ielts-closed-sessions-contact-usYou can find more information about the test format in the section 'Which test should I take?'.

If you are an institution or language school and would like your students to take the test at your premises (bulk registration), please complete this form.