Q: If I do not have an existing IELTS account, then how do I book a new test?

You can create an account as a new user and book test here .

Question 1

How much is the IELTS test fee?

Accepted Answer

The cost of an IELTS test in Canada ranges between $322 and $352 before tax. 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. In some locations, the test fee is slightly higher.

Question 2

How do I book my IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

Booking your IELTS test is easy. Locate your closest Canadian 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.

Question 3

How can I pay for the test?

Accepted Answer

You can pay online via either of the below modes:

Payments are accepted by credit card (Visa. MasterCard, AMEX)

Question 4

Can I pay the fees by instalment?

Accepted Answer

No. The test fee must be paid in full at the time of booking.

Question 5

If I do not have an existing IELTS account, then how do I book a new test?

Accepted Answer

You can create an account as a new user and book test here.

Question 6

Do I need to submit passport photographs when booking an IELTS test?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

I have a special requirement. How can you help?

Accepted Answer

In order to ensure that the language ability of all test takers is assessed fairly and objectively, IELTS provides a comprehensive service for test takers who have special requirements, including specific learning difficulties, hearing difficulties and visual difficulties, medical conditions or infant feeding.
If you require a modified version of IELTS, you must give your test centre at least six weeks’ notice. If your circumstances require special arrangements to be made, e.g. extra time, you must also give the test centre six weeks’ notice.

Question 8

I can only see Listening, Reading and Writing tests in the booking website, is the Speaking Test not included in the test fee?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Speaking Test is included in the test fee, however, the time slot for the Speaking test is booked separately. Your Speaking test may be scheduled on the same day as the other sections, or on a different day within a 7 day window before or after your main test day. The test centre will send you a confirmation for the Speaking Test date.

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