Book your exam online and access our free preparation materials today.

When you book an IELTS test with the British Council, also included in the test fee:

  • Exclusive and free access to our IELTS Ready Premium online preparation materials
  • We send five additional copies of your certificate of results for free to the institutions to which you are applying (for example, immigration offices, universities, etc.)
  • Special measures that you need to have to take IELTS.

Choose how to take your IELTS test and book online

You can take your exam at one of our official test centres, in paper format, 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. You only need a valid ID and a credit card to pay online.

Exam Price Available dates
IELTS Academic - face-to-face (paper or computer) USD 255,00 Book now
IELTS Online (Academic only) USD 255,00 Book now
IELTS General Training - face-to-face (paper or computer) USD 255,00 Book now
IELTS Academic for UKVI or Life Skills - face-to-face (paper or computer) USD 255,00 Book now

What do you need to book?

  • A valid identity document. When you sign up, you must upload a scan of your ID. It must be valid when booking and on the day of the exam. If you are under 18, your parents must complete the Parental Consent Form for Candidates Under 18. The IELTS exam is not recommended for children under 16 years of age.
  • A credit card. You can pay through our online reservation system.

After booking

You will receive an email confirming the following:

  • The start time of the test and the address of the place
  • The date of your oral test
  • Your access to free online preparation courses: IELTS Ready Premium

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