Question 1

How much is the IELTS test fee?

Accepted Answer

The cost of an IELTS test in the Pacific is $475 AUD. 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.

Question 2

How do I book my IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

Booking your IELTS test is easy. Scroll the booking calendar above. Once you find 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.

Question 3

How can I pay for the IELTS test?

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You'll need to pay for your IELTS test using an International Credit Card. Payment must be made within 48 hours of registering online.

Question 4

What do I need to apply for the IELTS test?

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A valid passport is mandatory. If you do not have a valid passport, please contact the centre at ielts.australia@idp.com for more information.

Question 5

What is the format of the test, and how long does it take to complete?

Accepted Answer

IELTS consists of four sections: Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes), and Speaking (11–14 minutes).The total test time is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test is done on the same day.

Question 6

What do I need on test day?

Accepted Answer

A valid passport and you can bring a bottle of water, as long as the bottle is transparent. The centre will supply stationery.

Question 7

Which organisations accept IELTS?

Accepted Answer

IELTS is accepted by more than 12,500 organisations worldwide in 150 countries. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies, and organisations.
Visit our website for the full list of recognising organisations that accept IELTS scores.

Question 8

How do I know if the IELTS Academic or General Training test is right for me?

Accepted Answer

The test you choose should be based on what it is you want to do.
The IELTS Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country.
The IELTS General Training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programmes, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country.
All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.

Question 9

When will I receive my IELTS test results?

Accepted Answer

If you take the IELTS on computer test, your results will be available in typically 1 day.

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