What is IELTS Exam?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
How To Register For IELTS Exam In South Africa?
Following our last publication of what TOEFL and IELTS are all about, we thought it wise to familiarize you with how you can register for an IELTS exam in South Africa.
In this guide, we’ll show you how you can register for an IELTS exam either offline or online and to also know the the test centers, dates, and locations. Note that the IETLS exam comes in three forms viz: IELTS Academic (for schooling), IELTS General Training, IELTS for UKVi or Life Skills (for visas, immigration, etc). You can choose which test best works for you either the paperwork test or the computerized test, and both are delivered in the test centers or locations.
IELTS Exam Fees in South Africa.
IELTS Academic – ZAR 4370.00.
IELTS General Training – ZAR 4670.00.
IELTS for UKVi or Life Skills – ZAR 3077.00.
IELTS Exam Dates & Centers in South Africa.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL IELTS EXAM DATES AND CENTERS IN SOUTH AFRICA.
The British Council, South Africa offers IELTS tests in seven locations: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Namibia, and Mozambique with up to two test dates per month.
How to Register for IELTS Exams in South Africa.
– Check the availability and select your test date (you will need to select a separate test date for your Speaking test).
– Create an account with the British Council.
– Register and pay the required fee. If you are under 18, you will need your parent or guardian to do the registration for you.
Note that to continue with your registration, you will need:
• An identification document of the test taker. Make sure you have a photocopy or a photo of the identification document at hand, as you will need to upload this as part of the booking process.
• A payment card (if online payment option is available and you wish to pay online)
Once you’re verified to be a test-taker, go ahead and book your exams:
– For IELTS Academic Test Takers – CLICK HERE to book your exams.
– For IELTS General Training Test Takers – CLICK HERE to book your exams.
– For IELTS UKVi or Life Skills Test Takers – CLICK HERE to book your exams.
How do I apply for IELTS in South Africa?
Where can you take IELTS in South Africa? We offer a range of convenient test dates in five official IELTS test centre locations across South Africa.
You can choose to take your IELTS test on paper or on a computer. Whichever you prefer, you will need to come to a test centre to sit your test.
How much does it cost to write an IELTS exam in South Africa?
The IELTS test fee in South Africa is 4370.00 ZAR.
Can I write my IELTS exam online?
IELTS Online gives you complete flexibility on how you take your test. Whether you prefer to take your test at home, in a test centre, on a computer, or with paper and pen, IELTS is the right choice for you.
The great thing about IELTS Online is it’s the same content and format as IELTS taken in a test centre.
How long is IELTS valid?
2 years
Test Report Forms are valid for 2 years. You can attend IELTS as many times as you like. You can use any result that you wish.
Where can I do IELTS in South Africa?
British Council South Africa – Rosebank Union Church (UKVI test location).