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    600 529 995   
Fax    +971 02666 4340   
E-mail    information@ae.britishcouncil.org   

Dubai

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
Saturdays: 08:30 a.m - 04:00 p.m
Location map   
Telephone    600 529 995   
Fax    +971 04337 0703   
E-mail    information@ae.britishcouncil.org   

Sharjah

British Council    4th Floor, Omran Tower
King Abdul Aziz Street
Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
Working hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 08:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 08:30 a.m. - 04:00 p.m.
Location Map   
Telephone    600 529 995   
Fax    +971 06574 4788   
E-mail    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   
May    Saturday    12/05/2012    Academic and General     Closed   
Saturday    19/05/2012    Academic ONLY    Closed   
Saturday    26/05/2012    Academic and General     Closed   
June    Saturday    09/06/2012    Academic and General     Closed   
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   
September    Saturday    01/09/2012    Academic and General     Available   
Saturday    15/09/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
Saturday    22/09/2012    Academic and General    Available   
October    Saturday    13/10/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    20/10/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
Saturday    27/10/2012    Academic and General    Available   
November    Thursday    08/11/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    17/11/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    24/11/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
December    Thursday    06/12/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
Saturday    08/12/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    15/12/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   

Dubai - Details and Test dates 2012   

Month    Day    Date    Test Module    Test Status   
May    Saturday    12/05/2012    Academic and General     Closed   
Saturday    19/05/2012    Academic ONLY    Closed   
Saturday    26/05/2012    Academic and General     Closed   
June    Saturday    09/06/2012    Academic and General     Closed   
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   
September    Saturday    01/09/2012    Academic and General     Available   
Saturday    15/09/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
Saturday    22/09/2012    Academic and General     Available   
October    Saturday    13/10/2012    Academic and General     Available   
Saturday    20/10/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
Saturday    27/10/2012    Academic and General     Available   
November    Saturday    17/11/2012    Academic and General     Available   
Saturday    24/11/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
December    Saturday    08/12/2012    Academic and General     Available   
Saturday    15/12/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   

Sharjah - Details and test dates 2012

Month    Day    Date    Test Module    Test Status   
May    Saturday    12/05/2012    Academic and General    Closed   
Saturday    19/05/2012    Academic ONLY    Closed   
Saturday    26/05/2012    Academic and General    Closed   
June    Saturday    09/06/2012    Academic and General    Closed   
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   
September    Saturday    01/09/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    15/09/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
Saturday    22/09/2012    Academic and General    Available   
October    Saturday    13/10/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    20/10/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
November    Thursday    08/11/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    17/11/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    24/11/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
December    Thursday    06/12/2012    Academic ONLY    Available   
Saturday    08/12/2012    Academic and General    Available   
Saturday    15/12/2012    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 on 600 529 995   

IELTS Practice Materials