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Ara Institute of Canterbury
At Ara (formerly CPIT) we have been offering the IELTS exam for more than 20 years. We are located in the Christchurch CBD with the City Bus Exchange a short 10-minute walk to campus and with several bus stops at our campus.
We offer the Speaking tests on the same day as test day, and all of our test rooms are wheelchair accessible.
FREE online IELTS Preparation Course worth $80
Book your test with us and get free access* to an online IELTS Preparation Course. Get extensive preparation including practice questions and quizzes, sample writing assessments with model responses and mock tests with answers.
*Free access is available for 4 days for all four skills or 30 days for one skill. Skills include Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening.
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Frequently asked questions
Important information about your IELTS test
The cost of an IELTS test in New Zealand is NZD$410.00. The price for the exam is the same whether you take IELTS General Training or IELTS Academic. There is no separate registration fee or payment processing fee. There is also no late payment fee. However, in some locations, the test fee can be slightly higher.
Read more about the price of an IELTS test here.
Booking your IELTS test is easy. Locate your closest New Zealand IELTS Test Centre here. Once you find an IELTS Test Centre and a test date that suits you, follow the steps to book your test.
You must have a clear and legible scanned copy of your current valid passport to upload when applying. The copy you upload must be of the page(s) with your photo, name, date of birth, passport number, and expiry date.
If you have any difficulty booking your test, please contact our team at the IELTS Australasia Contact Centre who can assist with completing your booking.
There are a few ways to pay for your IELTS test. Every test centre will have different payment options available. Generally, you will be able to use the following payment methods available:
Payment must be made within 48 hours of registering online.
No. The test fee must be paid in full at the time of booking.
You can create an account as a new user and book a test here.
You don’t need to submit passport photographs when booking an IELTS test online. You are required to attach a scanned copy of your current valid passport only.
