How do I register?

You may register online and come in person or send your signed application form and documents with an authorised representative (fill an authorisation form)  to the respective British Council office in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah, depending on your choice of the test venue.

You may also choose to download the IELTS application form. Print this off, and complete in blue or black ink. You then need to bring this, in person or or send your signed application form and documents with an authorised representative (fill an authorisation form)  to the respective British Council office in Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah, depending on your choice of the test venue.

You can also send your signed application form, fees and signed authorisation form with a representative to register for an IELTS test on your behalf.

You must bring your original passport (valid until the test date), a copy of your passport, two recent (not more than 6 months) identical passport size photographs against a plain, clear background so that facial features (eyes, nose & mouth) are clearly distinguishable, head facing the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and clearly visible (without spectacles), and a completed application form, signed by you.

Please note:The background colour in the photograph and the colour of the clothes must not be the same. The face must not be covered. If there is a problem with scanning the photos, we may ask you to provide another photograph.

Where can I register?

You can register at one of our registration centres below:

Abu Dhabi

British
Council UK VFS Visa Application Centre
(Exams registration, payments & enquiries)
Office No.1, Level O2
Khalidya Tower1st Zayed Street (Al Khalidya Street)
Al Khalidya Area
Abu Dhabi - UAE
Working hours:
Sunday - Thursday
09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Location Map
Telephone +971 02665 8778
Fax +971 02666 4340
E-mail auh.information@ae.britishcouncil.org

Dubai

British
Council UK VFS Visa Application Centre
(Exams registration, payments & enquiries)
Office No. 201, Level 2
Business Atrium Building
Street No.2, Before Al Nasr Cinema Roundabout,
Oud Metha - Dubai - UAE
P.O. Box 114100 - (Near DHL Building)
Working hours:
Sunday - Thursday
09:00 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Location Map
Telephone 800 22 55 22
Fax +971 04337 0703
E-mail dxb.information@ae.britishcouncil.org
British
Council Main Centre
Tariq Bin Ziyad Street
Near Rashid Hospital
P.O. Box 1636 - Dubai, UAE
Working hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 08:00 a.m - 08:00 p.m
Exams Registration:
Sunday - Thursday: 05:00 - 08:00 p.m
Saturdays: 09:00 a.m - 04:00 p.m
Location map
Telephone 800 22 55 22
Fax +971 04337 0703
E-mail dxb.information@ae.britishcouncil.org

Sharjah

British Council 4th Floor, Omran Tower
King Abdul Aziz Street
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Working hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 07:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 09:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location Map
Telephone 800 22 55 22
Fax +971 06574 4788
E-mail shj.information@ae.britishcouncil.org

What ID documents are accepted on registration and test days?

The following original, valid ID documents are accepted and a copy of the same must be attached to your application form on registration. The number of this document will appear on you Test Result Form (TRF).

• Passport
• Emirates National ID card and a copy of your valid passport
• Bedouin card and Verification of Identity form
• Labour Card issued by the UAE Ministry of Labour and a copy of your valid passport

Please note: Only the ID document whose copy is attached to the application form will be  accepted on the test day. In certain cases, you may be asked for an additional Photo ID.

When can I take the test?

The main test (Listening, reading and writing) is held on Saturdays and Thursdays according to the schedule below. The speaking test can be held 7 days before or after the main test date.

Abu Dhabi - Details and Test Dates 2012

Month Day Date Test Module Test Status
January Saturday 07/01/2012 Academic and General Closed
Saturday 14/01/2012 Academic ONLY Closed
Saturday 21/01/2012 Academic and General Closed
February Thursday 09/02/2012 Academic and General Closed
Saturday 18/02/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 25/02/2012 Academic ONLY Available
March Thursday 08/03/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 10/03/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 17/03/2012 Academic ONLY Available
April Saturday 14/04/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 21/04/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 28/04/2012 Academic ONLY Available
May Saturday 12/05/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 19/05/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 26/05/2012 Academic and General Available
June Saturday 09/06/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 16/06/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 30/06/2012 Academic and General Available
July Saturday 07/07/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Thursday 12/07/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 21/07/2012 Academic and General Available
August Saturday 04/08/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 11/08/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 25/08/2012 Academic and General Available

Dubai - Details and Test dates 2012

Month Day Date Test Module Test Status
January Saturday 07/01/2012 Academic and General Closed
Saturday 14/01/2012 Academic ONLY Closed
Saturday 21/01/2012 Academic and General Closed
February Saturday 18/02/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 25/02/2012 Academic ONLY Available
March Saturday 10/03/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 17/03/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 31/03/2012 Academic and General Available
April Saturday 21/04/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 28/04/2012 Academic ONLY Available
May Saturday 12/05/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 19/05/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 26/05/2012 Academic and General Available
June Saturday 09/06/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 16/06/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 30/06/2012 Academic and General Available
July Saturday 07/07/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 21/07/2012 Academic and General Available
August Saturday 04/08/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 11/08/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 25/08/2012 Academic and General Available

Sharjah - Details and test dates 2012

Month Day Date Test Module Test Status
January Saturday 07/01/2012 Academic and General Closed
Saturday 14/01/2012 Academic ONLY Closed
Saturday 21/01/2012 Academic and General Closed
February Thursday 09/02/2012 Academic and General Closed
Saturday 18/02/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 25/02/2012 Academic ONLY Available
March Saturday 10/03/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 17/03/2012 Academic ONLY Available
April Thursday 12/04/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 21/04/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 28/04/2012 Academic ONLY Available
May Saturday 12/05/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 19/05/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 26/05/2012 Academic and General Available
June Saturday 09/06/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 16/06/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Saturday 30/06/2012 Academic and General Available
July Saturday 07/07/2012 Academic ONLY Available
Thursday 12/07/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 21/07/2012 Academic and General Available
August Saturday 04/08/2012 Academic and General Available
Saturday 11/08/2012 Academic ONLY Available

How much will the test cost?

The test fee is AED 875.

How do I prepare for the test?

We have four different books that you can use to help you prepare for the test. You can buy them at our registration points:

Book Name  Test type  Price 
Top-Tips for IELTS  Academic  AED 120 
Top-Tips for IELTS  General Traning  AED 120 
Official IELTS Practice Materials  N/A  AED 100 
Action Plan for IELTS  Academic  AED 80 
Action Plan for IELTS  General Traning  AED 80 

You can also join one of our English courses or IELTS preparation courses to help you achieve the best results.

How do I access my results online?

On the 13th day after your test, please log in to IELTS results page to access your results.

Who accepts IELTS?

IELTS is the world’s proven test in English. Due to its high quality controls, IELTS is accepted by thousands of organisations in over 135 countries.
Please click here to see the organisations that accept IELTS scores.

Find out more about IELTS

You can find out more about IELTS test (levels, what the test includes) on our Middle East website or visit the main IELTS website. You can also e-mail our exams team or call us toll free on 800 225522 for Dubai and Sharjah, and +971(0)2-6658778 for Abu Dhabi.

IELTS Practice Materials