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IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, the world’s proven English language test.
IELTS was one of the pioneers of four skills English language testing over 17 years ago, and continues to
set the standard for English language testing today.
Close to 6,000 organisations and more than 1,000,000 test takers around the world trust and recognise
IELTS as secure, valid and reliable indicator of true to life ability to communicate in English for education,
immigration and professional accreditation.
IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL
Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 500 locations in 120 countries.
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) is the world's leading provider of
exams for learners of English. Each year the exams are taken by around 1.5 million people, in 135
countries. Please contact ielts@ucles.org.uk for further information.
British Council connects people worldwide with the learning opportunities and creative ideas from the
UK and builds lasting relationships between the UK and other countries. British Council is the UK's
international organisation for educational opportunity and cultural relations and is represented in 109
countries worldwide. Please contact ielts@britishcouncil.org for further information.
IDP: IELTS Australia is Australia's international education organisation. It undertakes a broad range of
activities from student advisory services and educational publications to project consultancy and English
language teaching and testing. Please contact ielts@idp.com for further information.
Proven
IELTS is the international English Language Testing System. It is for people who intend to study or work
where English is the language of the communication.
IELTS measures test takers' ability to communicate in English across all four language skills -listening,
reading, writing and speaking.
Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic test
which measures true to life ability to communicate in English. IELTS is the original four-skills English
language test, with more than 500,000 IELTS test conducted every year.
Global
IELTS is internally available, internationally recognised, internationally focused and internationally owned.
In every sense, IELTS is a truly global test which you can trust to take you where you want to go.
IELTS is available in over 300 locations worldwide, upto to 4 times a month, making it one of the most
widely available English language tests.
IELTS is one of the most widely-recognised and used English language test. Thousands of educational
institutions, government agencies and professional organisations across 120 countries around the world
recognize IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English. You can find
a list of the organisations and institutions that recognise IELTS on the IELTS website.
Recognised
If you want to travel or emigrate to an English speaking country, IELTS is the test for your. IELTS is
trusted and recognised by immigration authorities and government departments in almost all English-
speaking countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States
If you want to study in an English-speaking country, IELTS is also the test for you. Universities and other
institutions of further and higher education in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong,
New Zealand, Europe, Ireland and Canada all recognise and use IELTS scores.
IELTS is also used by universities, employers and public bodies in many other countries through out the
world.
Fair and Reliable
IELTS uses a unique nine point scoring system to measure and report test scores in a consistent manner-
wherever and whenever the test is taken. This scoring system is internationally recognized and
understood, giving test takes a reliable international currency.
IELTS encourages, reflects and respects international diversity and is fair to anyone who sits the test,
regardless of nationality, background, gender or lifestyle. International teams of writers contribute to
IELTS test materials and we invest in on-going research to ensure that IELTS remains fair and unbiased-
wherever and whenever you sit the test.
On-line on through the website and pay the test fee by credit card (Master / VISA), and get instant
confirmation of your reservation. This is the most convenient way to book your IELTS test
In person at any of the IDP:IELTS Australia Test Centre Planet EDU offices or at any Input Node.
Fill the form on-line or use the paper form, pay the fee by Credit Card / Debit card or Demand
draft and get instant confirmation / tentative seat booking. This is also a convenient way and
ensures seat for you instantly.
By completing the IELTS application form and sending it by Courier, addressed to 'IDP:IELTS
Australia Test Centre Planet EDU, 101, Greenwood Plaza, Greenwood City, Sector 45, Gurgaon-
122001, Haryana'. The application will be processed upon receipt and seat will be allocated
subject to availability. Click here to download an IELTS application form
What is the test fee and how do I pay?
Rs. 7,200/-(Rupees Seven Thousand Two Hundred only), payable by Demand Draft, drawn in
favour of ' IELTS India Project ', Payable at New Delhi
Rs. 7,400/-(Rupees Seven Thousand Four Hundred only), payable by Credit card / Debit card
Register online
Register in person at your nearest British Council office
Register by post / courier. Send your complete IELTS Application Form by post/ courier to your
nearest British Council office. The application will be processed upon receipt and your seat will be
allocated subject to availability.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
If you register online in addition to other requirements, you will also need to bring:
two passport sized colour photographs (not older than six months)
a photocopy of your valid passport
If you are registering in person or by post / courier, you need:
a completed and signed application form
two passport sized colour photographs (not older than six months)
a photocopy of your valid passport
FEE : IELTS fee is INR 7200
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Register in person
Register by post/courier
Please note:
1. If you register online and would like to pay by demand draft or through the ICICI bank, the
payment should reach us within 3 days of the online registration at the latest.
2. Demand draft should be made to British Council Division and payable at:
Delhi for North India Mumbai for West India
Chennai for South India Kolkata for East India
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
As seats are on a first come first served basis, we recommend that you register two weeks in
advance. To check for the availability of seats for your preferred test date, please contact your
nearest British Council office.
If you would like your results-up to a maximum of five (5) copies-to be sent to universities free of
charge then please include the relevant addresses on your application form. This service can only
be offered free at the time of registering for the exam or on the day of the exam.
Please ensure that you give a courier serviceable address on the application form.
A valid passport is the only document which is acceptable in India for IELTS registration.
The World Speaks IELTS
IELTS is the way to prove your English language skills and open doors to international opportunities.
Whether you want to migrate or to study or practice your profession in an English-speaking country,
IELTS is vital in preparing you for your journey.
You’ve got nothing to lose, but a world to win
IELTS is internationally available, internationally recognised, internationally focused and internationally
owned. It opens doors for you to more than 6000 educational institutions, faculties, government agencies
and professional organisations across 120 countries which recognise IELTS scores as a trusted and valid
indicator of ability to communicate in English. In every sense, IELTS is a truly global test which can take
you where you want to go.
Measuring real ability for real life
IELTS encourages, reflects and tests English as it is used in work, study and life. This real life authenticity
gives you a personal and valid indicator of just how good you are!
A proven test providing proven results
IELTS is the original four skills English language test. Across all areas of test delivery, test administration
and test results, IELTS is valid and secure. So, to be smart and to be sure-get an IELTS score.
Your journey with IELTS starts here.
The World Speaks IELTS
Teachers
IELTS is one of the fastest growing English language tests in the world. With over a half a million people
taking IELTS every year, there is a high demand for IELTS preparation services and courses. IELTS
recognises the valuable role played by ESOL and IELTS preparation course teachers, and we have
developed a range of resources to help you in helping our candidates. We advise you to read in full the
Terms of Use before entering this teaching resources site. Teachers' Resources
Researchers
All IELTS-related research activities are coordinated under a framework for ongoing test development and
validation. Activities are loosely divided into areas which are the direct responsibility of Cambridge ESOL,
and work which is funded and supported by IELTS Australia and British Council.
Routine analysis of test data is conducted on test materials and test takers’ performance to ensure that
IELTS remains fair and unbiased regardless of nationality, background, gender or lifestyle, and that IELTS
encourages, reflects and respects international diversity. The internal research and validation agenda is
complemented with work carried out through external grant-funded studies. Information on IELTS
Research and Grants and Awards
Comprehensive information on how IELTS is marked and what the band scores mean and how they
should be interpreted can be found in Score processing, reporting and interpretation. A clear description
of how IELTS test material is produced is also provided here. Versions of the band descriptors for the
Writing and Speaking modules can be found here.
Half band scores
From 1 July 2007, we're making a small but important change which will make IELTS Band Scores more
informative. Scores for each part of the test will still be reported on the scale from 1 to 9, but now the
Writing and Speaking tests will be reported in whole or half bands in the same way as the Reading and
Listening tests.
IELTS Teaching Resource
IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of the British Council, IDP Education
Australia: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations.
About the Module
• Sample tasks
• Activities to understand the tasks
• Tips for teachers and students
• DOs and DON'Ts
Classroom Activities
• if any of the information on the test report form has been altered e.g. band scores, photo, id
numbers etc
This ensures that only genuine IELTS test report forms are accepted. Presenting a fake or altered
test report form can have serious consequences for candidates.
25. Are there any training institutes for IELTS authorised by the British Council?
No, the British Council does not authorise or quality assure IELTS training centres. But our website
does have contact information of British Council Registration Centres, some of which also offer
training facilities.
26. Why do candidates have to bring their passport to the exam?
It is essential to the authorities and institutions who accept IELTS that they are 100% sure that the
person who sat the exam is the same as the person whose identity appears on the TRF. Therefore in
each country there is an agreement with these authorities on what is the most acceptable means of
identification. For India, this is an original valid passport and our invigilators are trained to spot non-
genuine or amended passports. The authorities who accept IELTS, such as the High Commissions in
India, do spot checks on us to ensure we are following these procedures and would doubt the validity
of our IELTS scores if we were not following this rule.
27. Is IELTS accepted in the USA?
Yes, at the latest count, 1400 US universities and colleges recognise IELTS for proof of English
language ability for students, including Princeton, Duke and Harvard Business School. Read for more
details.
CGFNS also recognises IELTS for nurses wishing to work in the USA. For a full list of
universities/colleges/ receiving institutions that recognise IELTS across the globe click here.
29. Do you conduct IELTS for special needs candidates? If yes, what is the procedure?
We do conduct IELTS test for special needs candidates. We do not have any special dates for them.
They can take the test on the regular dates.
All special needs candidates need to provide us with:
Special arrangements can be made for candidates with special needs, for example:
• Visual difficulties
• Hearing difficulties
• Speaking difficulties
• Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia
• Permanent writing difficulties e.g. due to cerebral palsy
• Medical condition such as diabetes
The following can be provided for special needs candidates (please check availability with centre):
• If the candidate is dyslexic, extra time can be given on request sent from the Centre to Cambridge
• If a candidate has a problem with eyesight, we can provide an enlarged print
• Braille papers (contracted and uncontracted Braille)
• Lip-reading versions of listening papers
• The use of an amanuensis (someone who writes your answers for you as you dictate them)
Further information pertaining to special arrangements for such candidates is also available.
30. Are the two tasks in the writing paper given the same weight?
No, Task 2 is given more weight than Task 1. This is because Task 1 is a restricted type where input
and output is to be produced on the basis of visual input given. In Task 2 the candidates are expected
to give opinions, examples and suggestions and thus greater linguistic ability is required. This is why
candidates are recommended to spend 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2.
31. What happens if I lose my identity document before the test?
On the day of the test, candidates must present the valid original passport at both the written test and
the speaking test.
If you lose your passport, we suggest you file an FIR and send a copy of this along with a letter
requesting for transfer of test to another date. You are advised to also get in touch with the nearest
Examination centre immediately. In the meanwhile you apply and get a new passport as soon as
possible.
32. Can I take the test again if I'm rejected because I presented a fake identity document or there
was an impersonation?
No, you can't take the test again. You are banned from taking IELTS in the future.
33. What is the passing score in IELTS?
There is no passing score in IELTS. However, universities or embassies may tell you the band score
they require.
34. When will I get the test results?
Your Test Report Form will be sent out by the British Council on the 13th day after the test.
IELTS TEST CENTRE
Ahmedabad -380 006
British Council-Ahmedabad Tel: +91 (0)79 26464693
Fax: +91 (0)79 26469493
IELTS Administrator
Email: ielts.mumbai@in.britishcouncil.org
British Library
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Bhai Kaka Bhawan, Law Garden Road
British Council-Amritsar Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717 British Council-Coimbatore
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org Coimbatore
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
British Council-Bangalore
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
IELTS Administrator Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
British Library
British Council-Dehradun
Prestige Takt, 23 Kasturba Road Cross
Bangalore Tel: +91-011-320 1689 7
560001 Fax: +91-124-4261131
Tel: +91 (0)80 2248 9220 / 2221 3485 Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
Fax: +91 (0)80 2224 0767 Web: www.ieltsindia.com
Email: bl.bangalore@in.britishcouncil.org
British Council-Gurgaon
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Gurgaon
British Council-Baroda Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Baroda
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Tel: +91 (0)22 2279 0101(Ext 2)
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Fax: +91 (0)22 2281 6619
Email: ielts.mumbai@in.britishcouncil.org British Council-Guwahati
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Guwahati
British Council-Bhopal Tel: +91 (0) 33 2282 5370
Fax: +91 (0) 33 2282 4804
Bhopal
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org British Council-Hyderabad
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
IELTS Administrator
British Council-Bhubaneswar 5-9-22 Sarovar Centre
Secretariat Road
Bhubaneswar
Hyderabad-500 063
Tel: +91 (0) 33 2282 5370
Fax: +91 (0) 33 2282 4804 British Council-Indore
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Indore
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
British Council-Calicut Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Calicut
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688 British Council-Jaipur
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
Jaipur
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Tel: 91 (0)11 2371 1401
British Council-Chandigarh Fax: 91 (0)11 2371 0717
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
SCO 147-148, Sector 9C
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
2nd Floor, Madhya Marg
Chandigarh-160 017 British Council-Jalandhar
Tel: +91-0172-305 2530 Tel: +91-0172-305 2530
Fax: +91-124-4261131 Fax: +91-124-4261131
Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
Web: www.ieltsindia.com Web: www.ieltsindia.com
British Council-Chennai British Council-Jamshedpur
IELTS Administrator Jamshedpur
British Deputy High Commission Tel: +91 (0)33 2282 5370
737 Anna Salai Fax: +91 (0)33 2282 4804
Chennai-600 002 Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600 Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
British Council-Kochi British Council-Gurgaon
Kochi IELTS Administrator
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600 101 Greenwood Plaza
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688 Greenwood City, Sector 45,
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org Gurgaon ---122002
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
British Council-New Delhi
British Council-Kolkata
IELTS Administrator
IELTS Administrator
17 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
L & T Chambers
New Delhi-- 110001
1st Floor, 16 Camac Street
Kolkata-700 017 British Council-Patiala
Tel: + 91 (0)33 2282 5370
Patiala
Fax: + 91 (0)33 2282 4804
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Email: ielts.kolkata@in.britishcouncil.org
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
British Council-Kottayam Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Kottayam British Council-Patna
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
Patna
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
Tel: +91 (0) 33 2282 5370
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
Fax: +91 (0) 33 2282 4804
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
British Council-Lucknow Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Lucknow Pondicherry
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Pondicherry
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Tel: +91-044-302 77380-83
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Fax: +91-124-4261131
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
British Council-Ludhiana Web: www.ieltsindia.com
Ludhiana British Council-Pune
Tel: +91 (0)11 23711401
Tel: +91-020-400 32 656
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Fax: +91-124-4261131
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Web: www.ieltsindia.com
British Council-Madurai
British Council-Raipur
Madurai
Tel: 91 (0) 33 2282 5370
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
Fax: 91 (0) 33 2282 4804
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
British Council-Rajkot
British Council-Mangalore
Tel: +91-124-257 0427
Mangalore
Fax: +91-124-4261131
Tel: +91 (0)80 2248 9220 / 2221 3485
Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
Fax: +91 (0)80 2224 0767
Web: www.ieltsindia.com
Email: bl.bangalore@in.britishcouncil.org
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts British Council-Siliguri
British Council-Mumbai Tel: +91 (0)33 2282 5370
Fax: +91 (0)33 2282 4804
IELTS Administrator
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
British Council Division
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Mittal Tower "C" Wing 2nd Floor
Mumbai -400 021 British Council-Surat
Tel: +91 (0)22 2279 0101
Fax: +91 (0)22 2281 6619 Tel: +91-79-2656 4180
Email: ielts.mumbai@in.britishcouncil.org Fax: +91-124-4261131
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
Web: www.ieltsindia.com
British Council-Thimphu Bangalore-560 001
IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU
Tel: +91 (0) 33 2282 5370
102 A, Regency Enclave
Fax: +91 (0) 33 2282 4804
4, Magrath Road
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Bangalore-560001
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Tel: (080) 3200 0031
British Council-Thrissur
British Council-Chandigarh
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
IDP Education
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
& IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
SCO 147-148, Sector 9C
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
2nd Floor, Madhya Marg
British Council-Trichur Chandigarh-160 017
Tel: (0172) 305 2530
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600 British Council-Chennai
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688 IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org BB Raintree Place,
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts No. 7, McNichols Road, Chetpet
British Council-Trivandrum Chennai-600031
Tel: (044) 302 77381
Tel: +91 44 4205 0600
Fax: +91 44 4205 0688 British Council-Delhi
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org IDP Education
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts 513-515, 5th Floor
British Council-Vijayawada International Trade Tower, Nehru Place
New Delhi-110 019
Tel: +91 (0)40 2348 3333 Tel: (011) 320 16897
Fax: +91 (0)40 2348 3100
Email: bl.hyderabad@in.britishcouncil.org British Council-Gurgaon
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU
British Council-Vizag 101, Greenwood Plaza
Greenwood City, Sector 45,
Tel: +91 (0)40 2348 3333 Gurgaon-122001
Fax: +91 (0)40 2348 3100 IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU
Email: bl.hyderabad@in.britishcouncil.org 228, 2nd floor, DLF City Centre
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road
Gurgaon-122002
British Council-Ahmedabad Tel: (0124) 404 2155, 320 5153
IDP Education British Council-Hyderabad
Mahalya, 1st Floor, Opp. Hotel President
Off. C G Road, Navrangpura IDP Education
Ahmedabad-380 009 Uma Hyderabad House
IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU 3rd Floor, 6-3-10 90/1/1,
Mahalya, 10th Floor Raj Bhawan Road, Somajiguda
1002, Opp. Hotel President Hyderabad-500 082
Off C G Road, Navrangpura Tel: +91.9399 902 504
Ahmedabad-380 009 British Council-Kochi
Tel: (079) 400 73040
IDP Education-Planet EDU
British Council-Amritsar 5th floor, Bab Towers, Nr. Hotel Harbour View
IDP Education-Planet EDU Opp. Kochi Shipyard, Atlantis
2nd floor, Kaushalya Tower M G Road, Kochi-682 015 682 015
SCO 29, District Shopping Centre Tel: (0484) 301 7855
Ranjit Avenue British Council-Ludhiana
Amritsar-143 001
Tel: (0183) 5055 377 IDP Education-Planet EDU
5th floor, 41, Feroze Gandhi Market
British Council-Bangalore Ludhiana-141 001
IDP Education Tel: (161) 5055 377
201, 2nd Floor, The Presidency, British Council-Mumbai
No. 1. St. Mark's Road
IDP Education Senapati Bapat Road
1st Floor, Express Building, 14 E Road Pune
Tel: (020) 400 32 656
British Council-Churchgate
British Council-Vadodara
Mumbai-400 020
Tel: +91.9322 187 399 IDP Education-Planet EDU
1st floor, Startrek Building
British Council-Pune
Opp. ABB Tower
IDP Education-Planet EDU 64, Haribhakti Colony Extn.
Ground floor, Corporate Plaza Building Vadodara-390 005
Tel: (265) 3080 460
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disclose this information in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act and the National Privacy
Principles.
Information that the company holds
In the normal course of business activities, the company will collect personal information, including
sensitive information.
Personal information may include an individual's name, address, date of birth, contact details, occupation,
and professional memberships.
Sensitive information includes details of an individual's racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, and health
information. The company must obtain the consent of the person to collect and use that information.
Web site traffic tracking
IELTS partners uses an independent company, (http://www.nielsen-netratings.com/ ) to measure and
analyse its internet usage to ensure the site meets its objectives with advertisers and users. Individual
privacy is protected but IELTS partners gains insights on how make the site more useful for advertisers as
well as our users.
• The number of page views (or page impressions) that occur on an IELTS site;
• The number of unique visitors;
• How long these unique visitors (on average) spend on an IELTS site; and
• Common entry and exit points to IELTS sites.
• provide its services, particularly those associated with student services (eg recruitment, English
language testing)
• provide students, institutions and other clients of developments in the services it offers
• manage its internal business operations
The company will only disclose information for the purpose for which it was collected, and where
appropriate, after obtaining the necessary consent from the individual. Information may be disclosed for
other purposes, with the specific consent of the individual to do so.
The company may also be required to disclose personal information where the law requires such
disclosure.
Security of Personal Information
The company will take reasonable steps to ensure the security of personal information that it holds,
regardless of the form in which that information is held. This will include taking reasonable steps to
prevent the misuse or loss of this information, or unauthorised disclosure, access to, or modification of this
information.
Where the information is held in electronic form, access will be controlled by user logins and passwords,
and restriction of access only to persons who need to have that access in the course of the company's
business activities.
All staff of the company are subject to confidentiality obligations as part of their conditions of employment.
Right of Access by the Individual
Any individual has the right to request access at any time to the personal information that the company
holds about that person. This access will be refused where the company cannot be satisfied as to the
identity of the person requesting that access.
Any individual can request the company to modify or correct personal information that the person believes
to be incorrect.
The company can refuse to provide access to personal information where the Privacy Act allows it to do
so.
Privacy Representative
IELTS partner's Privacy Representative is the Company Secretary. Any questions, concerns or complaints
about the company's Privacy Policy or its practices related to privacy of personal information should be
address to the Representative, as follows:
Personal Information Management Policy Statement
IELTS Australia Limited (IELTS) is bound by the National Privacy Principles (NPP's), as set out in the
Privacy Act 1988 (as amended).
In general, IELTS partners hold the following types of personal information:
• personal details of individuals who have enquired about study opportunities in Australia, or who
have applied to undertake a course of study at an Australian educational institution, or an
overseas education institution that has entered into a twinning arrangement with an Australian
education institution. As IELTS partners operate in over 30 overseas countries, it is unavoidable
that some of this personal information is sensitive information (ie the individual's racial or ethnic
origin);
• personal details of individuals who have applied to undertake, or have undertaken, an
assessment service provided by, or through, IELTS. In the case of individuals who have
completed such assessment, IELTS will also hold the results achieved by the individual;
• personal details of individuals who have formally advised/registered their interest in being
engaged as consultants, or individuals who have been, or are currently, engaged as consultants
on projects/programs managed by IELTS partners (or IELTS partners in consortium with other
organisations);
• personal details about individuals who have registered their names with a service offered by the
company (eg the Graduate Recruitment Service)
• personal details about individuals who have registered to participate in an event organised,
managed or presented by IELTS partners, whether in its own right, or under contract for another
organisation.
• In general, IELTS partners use this personal information for the following purposes:
• assisting an individual to avail themselves of the opportunity to undertake studies in an Australian
education institution;
• assisting an individual to further their career after completing their studies at an Australian
education institution, or an overseas education institution twinned to an Australian education
institution
• provide opportunities for individuals to participate in projects/programs as consultants
• effective management of events
IELTS partners have taken reasonable steps to ensure the security and appropriate use of personal
information including:
• Sample tasks
• Activities to understand the tasks
• Tips for teachers and students
• DOs and DON'Ts
Classroom Activities
Other Information
• if any of the information on the test report form has been altered e.g. band scores, photo, id
numbers etc
Special arrangements can be made for candidates with special needs, for example:
• Visual difficulties
• Hearing difficulties
• Speaking difficulties
• Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia
• Permanent writing difficulties e.g. due to cerebral palsy
• Medical condition such as diabetes
The following can be provided for special needs candidates (please check availability with centre):
• If the candidate is dyslexic, extra time can be given on request sent from the Centre to Cambridge
• If a candidate has a problem with eyesight, we can provide an enlarged print
• Braille papers (contracted and uncontracted Braille)
• Lip-reading versions of listening papers
• The use of an amanuensis (someone who writes your answers for you as you dictate them)
Further information pertaining to special arrangements for such candidates is also available.
30. Are the two tasks in the writing paper given the same weight?
No, Task 2 is given more weight than Task 1. This is because Task 1 is a restricted type where input
and output is to be produced on the basis of visual input given. In Task 2 the candidates are expected
to give opinions, examples and suggestions and thus greater linguistic ability is required. This is why
candidates are recommended to spend 20 minutes on Task 1 and 40 minutes on Task 2.
31. What happens if I lose my identity document before the test?
On the day of the test, candidates must present the valid original passport at both the written test and
the speaking test.
If you lose your passport, we suggest you file an FIR and send a copy of this along with a letter
requesting for transfer of test to another date. You are advised to also get in touch with the nearest
Examination centre immediately. In the meanwhile you apply and get a new passport as soon as
possible.
32. Can I take the test again if I'm rejected because I presented a fake identity document or there
was an impersonation?
No, you can't take the test again. You are banned from taking IELTS in the future.
33. What is the passing score in IELTS?
There is no passing score in IELTS. However, universities or embassies may tell you the band score
they require.
34. When will I get the test results?
Your Test Report Form will be sent out by the British Council on the 13th day after the test.
IELTS TEST CENTRE
British Council-Ahmedabad British Council-Bhopal
IELTS Administrator Bhopal
British Library Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Bhai Kaka Bhawan, Law Garden Road Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Ahmedabad -380 006 Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Tel: +91 (0)79 26464693 Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Fax: +91 (0)79 26469493
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Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717 Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
British Council-Calicut
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Calicut
British Council-Bangalore
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
IELTS Administrator Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
British Library Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
Prestige Takt, 23 Kasturba Road Cross Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Bangalore
British Council-Chandigarh
560001
Tel: +91 (0)80 2248 9220 / 2221 3485 SCO 147-148, Sector 9C
Fax: +91 (0)80 2224 0767 2nd Floor, Madhya Marg
Email: bl.bangalore@in.britishcouncil.org Chandigarh-160 017
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts Tel: +91-0172-305 2530
Fax: +91-124-4261131
British Council-Baroda
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Baroda Web: www.ieltsindia.com
Tel: +91 (0)22 2279 0101(Ext 2)
British Council-Chennai
Fax: +91 (0)22 2281 6619
Email: ielts.mumbai@in.britishcouncil.org IELTS Administrator
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in British Deputy High Commission
737 Anna Salai
Chennai-600 002 Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600 Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
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Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts Kochi
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
British Council-Coimbatore
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
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Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org British Council-Kolkata
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts IELTS Administrator
L & T Chambers
British Council-Dehradun
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Tel: +91-011-320 1689 7 Kolkata-700 017
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Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com Fax: + 91 (0)33 2282 4804
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Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
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Gurgaon British Council-Kottayam
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Kottayam
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Email: ielts.chennai@in.britishcouncil.org
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Tel: +91 (0) 33 2282 5370
Lucknow
Fax: +91 (0) 33 2282 4804
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
British Council-Hyderabad Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
IELTS Administrator British Council-Ludhiana
5-9-22 Sarovar Centre
Ludhiana
Secretariat Road
Tel: +91 (0)11 23711401
Hyderabad-500 063
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
British Council-Indore Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Indore
Tel: +91 (0)11 2371 1401 British Council-Madurai
Fax: +91 (0)11 2371 0717
Madurai
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Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
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Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Jaipur
Tel: 91 (0)11 2371 1401 British Council-Mangalore
Fax: 91 (0)11 2371 0717
Mangalore
Email: delhi.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
Tel: +91 (0)80 2248 9220 / 2221 3485
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Fax: +91 (0)80 2224 0767
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Tel: +91-0172-305 2530 Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts
Fax: +91-124-4261131
British Council-Mumbai
Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
Web: www.ieltsindia.com IELTS Administrator
British Council Division
British Council-Jamshedpur
Mittal Tower "C" Wing 2nd Floor
Jamshedpur Mumbai -400 021
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Fax: +91 (0)33 2282 4804 Fax: +91 (0)22 2281 6619
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Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com
IELTS Administrator
Web: www.ieltsindia.com
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Greenwood City, Sector 45, British Council-Thimphu
Gurgaon ---122002
Tel: +91 (0) 33 2282 5370
British Council-New Delhi Fax: +91 (0) 33 2282 4804
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org
IELTS Administrator
Web: www.britishcouncil.org.in
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New Delhi-- 110001 British Council-Thrissur
British Council-Patiala Tel: +91 (0)44 4205 0600
Fax: +91 (0)44 4205 0688
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Email: bl.hyderabad@in.britishcouncil.org
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Tel: 91 (0) 33 2282 5370
British Council-Ahmedabad
Fax: 91 (0) 33 2282 4804
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org IDP Education
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Off. C G Road, Navrangpura
British Council-Rajkot
Ahmedabad-380 009
Tel: +91-124-257 0427 IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU
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Email: Helpdesk@IELTSIndia.com 1002, Opp. Hotel President
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British Council-Siliguri Tel: (079) 400 73040
Tel: +91 (0)33 2282 5370 British Council-Amritsar
Fax: +91 (0)33 2282 4804
Email: kolkata.ielts@in.britishcouncil.org IDP Education-Planet EDU
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SCO 29, District Shopping Centre
Ranjit Avenue
Amritsar-143 001
Tel: (0183) 5055 377 British Council-Hyderabad
British Council-Bangalore IDP Education
Uma Hyderabad House
IDP Education
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Tel: +91.9399 902 504
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Bangalore-560001
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Tel: (080) 3200 0031
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IDP Education
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Chandigarh-160 017
Ludhiana-141 001
Tel: (0172) 305 2530
Tel: (161) 5055 377
British Council-Chennai
IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU British Council-Mumbai
BB Raintree Place,
IDP Education
No. 7, McNichols Road, Chetpet
1st Floor, Express Building, 14 E Road
Chennai-600031
Tel: (044) 302 77381 British Council-Churchgate
British Council-Delhi Mumbai-400 020
Tel: +91.9322 187 399
IDP Education
513-515, 5th Floor British Council-Pune
International Trade Tower, Nehru Place
New Delhi-110 019 IDP Education-Planet EDU
Tel: (011) 320 16897 Ground floor, Corporate Plaza Building
Senapati Bapat Road
British Council-Gurgaon Pune
Tel: (020) 400 32 656
IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU
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Greenwood City, Sector 45,
Gurgaon-122001 IDP Education-Planet EDU
IELTS Helpdesk @ Planet EDU 1st floor, Startrek Building
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Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road 64, Haribhakti Colony Extn.
Gurgaon-122002 Vadodara-390 005
Tel: (0124) 404 2155, 320 5153 Tel: (265) 3080 460