You can take your test at one of our official test centres on paper or on a computer. All you need is a valid identification document and choose the most convenient way of payment for you.
You can also take IELTS Online (IELTS Academic only) from the comfort of your home or any private space with a stable internet connection.
Test venue offering IELTS on paper and in Baku:
Hyatt Regency Baku, 1 Bakikhanov St., Baku AZ1065, Azerbaijan
Dear candidates, please note that we have a new venue where we run all IELTS on Computer test sessions and Speaking part for all IELTS tests
AGA Business Center, 401 Office, 4th floor, 55 Khojali Avenue, Baku
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Test venues offering IELTS on computer in Nakhchivan:
Nakhchivan State University, Nakhchivan, Azerbaijan
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The test fee includes exclusive preparation materials, free practice tests and much more.
Test schedule / timings
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. If you take IELTS Online, the Speaking test will usually be before your Listening, Reading and Writing. It could be on the same or a different day.
Looking to work, study, or live in the UK?
If you need a visa for working or studying in the UK, then in some cases you may need to take IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration or IELTS for UKVI Life Skills.
What do I need to book a test?
- 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.
- 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:
Important registration information for IELTS on paper
If you’re not officially a resident in Azerbaijan, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option.
Already booked an IELTS on Paper test and you do not hold Azerbaijan nationality?
You will need to show proof of residence by email at least three days before your test date.
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
1. A valid Student Visa (stating purpose, length of visa and expiry date) stamped in the passport.
2. A valid Work Permit (2 documents) including Visa (stating status and expiry) stamped in the passport and Work Permit card (showing expiry date).
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 IELTS Ready Premium
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.
Group Bookings
If you are an institution or language school and would like your students to take the test at your premises (bulk registration), please complete this form.
