On-site IELTS testing at your location –
we come to you!
Date
IELTS tests on 4 fixed test dates per month – 3 Saturdays and 1 Thursday. See 2010 dates.
Notice
At least 8 weeks’ notice is required before the scheduled on-site test date.
Number
Institutions requesting an on-site test must guarantee a minimum of 12 candidates.
Registration
All candidates complete online registration.
Open or closed
An on-site test can be closed to the host institution group, or open to the general public.
Staff
The local IELTS test center provides all test staff – a test day supervisor, invigilators (proctors) and Speaking examiners.
Schedule
All parts of the test are completed on the same day. The schedule is:
• 09:00 – 09:40 Listening
• 09:45 – 10:45 Reading
• 10:50 – 11:50 Writing
• 12:30 onwards – Speaking (20 mins per test)
Results
Tests are scored at the local IELTS test center, and results are sent directly to each candidate by regular mail 13 calendar days after the test date.
Space
The host institution provides the testing space. If a room rental charge is made, the local IELTS test center incurs this cost.
Morning Space Requirements
• A room or rooms to accommodate all candidates taking a pen and paper test, with 50” of space between each candidate in each direction. Room(s) should be well-lit, quiet, have functioning heating / air-conditioning, and any displayed material containing English words must be covered or removed.
• A lockable room to keep candidates’ belongings secure during the test.
Afternoon Space Requirements
• Smaller rooms to accommodate one Speaking examiner and one candidate at the same time. Rooms require a minimum of a table and two chairs.
• A waiting room or area for candidates to wait for their Speaking test.
Costs
The host institution is not charged to hold on-site testing. The $185 test fee is payable by the candidate directly to the local IELTS test center. The local IELTS test center may pass on any additional charges incurred for on-site testing - such as mileage, per diem, accommodation and room rental - to the candidates. Host institutions may opt to absorb some or all of these additional charges, however it is most common to pass these charges on to candidates.
Next steps
If your organization would like to host IELTS testing on site at your organization, please download, read, complete and return On site testing.
Questions or further information?
Contact Richard Halstead, Regional Manager, US Test Center Network, IELTS International
rhalstead@ieltsintl.org
tel: 1-323-255 2771
