What are the costs?   

Booking for the IELTS test    GHC 340.00   
Booking for the IELTS workshop    Free   
Ordering the study pack    GHC 65.00   
*Test Result Form (TRF) to any place within Ghana    GHC 10.00   
*Test Result Form (TRF) to any place outside Ghana    GHC 70.00   

* Candidate’s could also request to receive or send Test Result Form (TRF) at no cost to them through the registered mail service of the Ghana Post. The British Council would not be responsible for the delay or otherwise of this service.

How do I pay?   

Please pay to account number 99001…plus the last 7 digits of your reference number on your application form at any Standard Chartered Bank in Ghana. Do not include the hyphens in your reference number.   
Payment should be made within two working days after registration   
Send a scanned copy of your passport or voters ID Card to our e-mail address ielts.ghana@gh.britishcouncil.org with your test date and name in the subject line.   

Please note: There will be bank charges for the transaction.

When and where can I take my test?   

Please click on the 'Take IELTS' banner above to find upcoming test dates and locations.   

How do I prepare for my test?   

We can help you prepare for your test in three ways:

1. Please click on the 'prepare for your test' link to the left to find information about ‘Road to IELTS’ - an exclusive online offer to British Council candidates.   
2. Purchase an IELTS study pack which contains a sample test and a listening CD. Numbers are limited so the packs are available on a first come first served basis.   
3. You can also join one of our workshops to help you achieve the best results.   

IELTS workshops will be conducted on the following dates. All dates prior to these are fully booked.

Thursday 12 January 2012    
Thursday 09 February 2012   
Thursday 22 March 2012   
Thursday 12 April 2012   
Thursday 17 May 2012   
Thursday 21 June 2012   
Thursday 12 July 2012   
Thursday 16 August 2012   
Thursday 13September 2012   
Thursday 18 October 2012   
Thursday 18 November 2012   

Registration forms are available at our offices in Accra and Kumasi.

What will happen before the test?   

Candidates will receive notification/confirmation on the day of registration in the form of a letter specifying allocated date and time for the speaking test as well as the written tests   
In the event that you do not receive the notification, please contact the British Council office where you registered.   

What should I take to the test?   

Proof of your identity (international passport) which is the same as the identity information you provided on your application form.

Please note: If you do not have the correct identity document you will not be able to take the test.

Make sure you arrive on time so that you have enough time to get comfortable.

When will I receive my results?   

Your results will be available online 13 days after your test date.

You may collect your results in person or send someone to collect your results 13 days after the main test date. You must bring along your valid passport and an authorisation letter.

Your results will be available at the Accra Office but you can also arrange for your results to be collected from the Kumasi Office if you submit a request. Please note that we do not automatically mail the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF), and if you wish to receive your results by mail, please apply through the reception of the British Council and pay the relevant fee.

Please note:
Your test results cannot be given to you over the telephone, via e-mail, by fax or letter.

Candidates will receive only one original Test Report Form. This is a valuable document and due care needs to be taken to keep it safe. The form cannot be replaced, photocopied or verified at any point in time.

The IELTS test result is valid for two years only. Universities/organisations may have their own rules regarding the period of validity, so you need to check in each case. In the case of an address change, please contact the British Council immediately. Your identity needs confirmed using an acceptable for of identification (international passport).

If you need to request extra copies of your results (from one month to two years after your test) you will be asked to fill out an application form and pay a mailing charge (administrative fees) plus the relevant country courier charges.

refund, cancellation and re-marking policies?   

Refund, Transfer of date and cancellation policy   
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Re-marking policy   
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Do you need more information?   

If you require further information about IELTS, please visit the TakeIELTS website. You can also E-mail our exams team.   

Disclaimer   

The British Council and the examining boards take all reasonable steps to provide continuity of service. We feel sure you will understand, however, that we cannot be held responsible for any interruptions caused by circumstances beyond our control. If examinations or their results are disrupted, cancelled or delayed, every effort will be made to resume normal service as soon as possible. The British Council’s liability will be limited to the refund of the registration fee or retesting at a later date. All fees are valid for the current registration period only and are subject to change. Please check the relevant web pages for the latest fees before registering for the next session of exams.   

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