Book your IELTS test

Test schedule / timing

Your Listening, Reading, and Writing sections of the test will be completed on the same day with no break in between. During the pandemic, we are running tests in the morning and in the afternoon. All sessions allow social distancing.

Upon registration, you can choose your Speaking test slot whether you take IELTS on a computer or on paper.

What do I need to book a test? 

1. A valid identification document. When you register, you’ll need to upload a scan of your ID. It must be valid at the time of booking and on the test day. If you're under 18, your parents will also need to complete the Parent consent for candidates under 18 form. IELTS is not recommended for anyone under 16.
2. A bank card. You can pay either through our online booking system or via bank transfer. Make sure that you place the following details in the explanation section of your bank transfer:

• Test taker‘s name and surname
• Test date
• Payment reference number given to you at the time of application  
• Here are the British Council bank details (Adobe PDF 55KB)
• For offline payment, please send your registration documents along with the receipt to ielts@britishcouncil.az

After you have booked your test

You will receive emails confirming:

• the start time of your test and the venue address
• your Speaking Test date
• your access to the free online preparation courses: Road to IELTS Last Minute Version and IELTS WordReady.

More information about the test

Download and read our Information for Candidates, which contains important information about the test format, the question types and the test results.