When can I take the test?   

You can take an IELTS test at our centre in Manama. All tests begin at 0900. The listening, reading and writing tests are taken on the dates below The speaking test may be on the same day or on another day, usually a Thursday.   

IELTS Test Dates 2012   

Month    Day    Date    Test Module   
March    Thursday    08/03/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    17/03/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    31/03/2012    Academic and General   
April    Thursday    12/04/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    21/04/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    28/04/2012    Academic ONLY   
May    Saturday    12/05/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    19/05/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    26/05/2012    Academic and General   
June    Saturday    09/06/2012    Academic and General   
Thursday    14/06/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    30/06/2012    Academic and General   
July    Saturday    07/07/2012    Academic ONLY   
Thursday    12/07/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    21/07/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    28/07/2012    Academic ONLY   
August    Saturday    04/08/2012    Academic and General   
Thursday    09/08/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    25/08/2012    Academic and General   
September    Saturday    01/09/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    15/09/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    22/09/2012    Academic and General   
October    Thursday    11/10/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    13/10/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    20/10/2012    Academic ONLY   
November    Saturday    03/11/2012    Academic ONLY   
Thursday    08/11/2012    Academic and General   
Saturday    17/11/2012    Academic and General   
December    Saturday    01/12/2012    Academic and General   
Thursday    06/12/2012    Academic ONLY   
Saturday    08/12/2012    Academic and General   

Test date registration ends 2 weeks prior to the exam date or when all available vacancies have been occupied.

How much will the test cost?   

The test fee is BD80.
Please note that there will be a BD15 extra charge for overseas candidates.   

When will I get my results?   

You will be able to view your results through IELTS results page 13 days after the test date.
Local candidates will be able to collect their Test Report from the and overseas candidates will receive their reports by courier. (Saturday test results available on Thursday, Thursday test results available on Wednesday).Results cannot be given out over the telephone, by fax or e-mail.   

How do I prepare for the test?   

We can help you prepare for your test with an IELTS study pack, containing a CD-ROM, handbook, exam information, and practice papers. The pack costs BD15.
You can also join one of our preparation courses to help you achieve the best results. (Visit our English courses page for dates and details)   

Can I change my test date?   

You can request a change to your test date and this will cost a transfer fee of BD 10. However, you cannot make this request less than five weeks before the test; if you do, you will need to pay the full registration fee again.
All you need to do is to fill and submit the Transfer/Cancellation form.   

Can I cancel my test?   

Yes you can. However, all cancellations must be made at least five weeks before the test date and will be subject to a cancellation fee of BD 10. If you cancel your registration less than five weeks before the test, you will not receive a refund.
All you need to do is to fill and submit the Transfer/Cancellation form.   

Can I retake the test?   

Yes, you can. Just complete an application form online.   

Find out more about IELTS   

If you require further details please contact our exams team.
You can find out more about IELTS test (levels, what the test includes) on our Middle East website. You can also e-mail our exams team or visit the main IELTS website.