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IELTS

International English Language Testing System    

Locations: Our test centres are in Ramallah, Hebron, and Gaza   
Costs: NIS800. (Additional fees are charged if you need to send test report forms to institutions by courier services)   

What is IELTS?

It is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. it is available in two formats - Academic for academic purposes and General for non-academic training and other purposes. It is managed jointly by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council and IDP (IELTS Australia).   

Why take the IELTS?

It is internationally recognised as a language requirement by universities, professional bodies, employers and other purposes in many countries   
It is the preferred language test of most universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada   
The Canadian, Australian and New Zealand Departments of Immigration use IELTS as a test of language ability prior to granting immigration approval   

How do I Register?

1. Download and complete the application form

2. Submit it to your nearest British Council centre two weeks before the exam date with:

A copy of your identity card or passport   
Two recent and identical passport sized photographs; with a white background and no eyeglasses if you usually wear them. Click here for photo guide   

3. Make full payment (NIS 800) on your registration day

4. Please note that when you register you will receive an information for candidates booklet  and IELTS candidate leaflet which contains information about the test.

When and where can I take the test?

IELTS test dates for 2012

Date

Venue

Registration Deadline   
14 January*    Ramallah, Hebron & Gaza    06 January   
18 February    Ramallah & Gaza    10 February   
10 March    Ramallah, Hebron & Gaza    01 March   
14 April*    Ramallah  & Gaza    07 April   
12 May    Ramallah & Hebron     28 April   
09 June    Ramallah  & Gaza    02 June   
07 July*    Ramallah, Hebron & Gaza    30 June   
04 August    Ramallah & Gaza    26 July   
01 September    Ramallah, Hebron & Gaza    15 August   
13 October    Ramallah & Gaza    1 October   
17 November    Ramallah, Hebron & Gaza    10 November   
01 December    Ramallah & Gaza    22 November   

Please note that some sessions may close earlier than published registration deadlines if number of candidates reached maximum.

* Academic Only

How can I prepare for the exam?

You can buy a specific IELTS study pack for the Academic or General training modules for NIS 100 from our offices.   
You can visit the Take ELTS website for the online free handbook and practice tests    
You can practice online free tests on our Learn English website and / or Exam English website   
For Further information for institutions click here   
For Further information for teachers click here   

Day of the test essentials:

Exams usually begin at 08:30, so it is best to be at the venue by 08:00.   
Please bring your ID card or passport. (you must have the same evidence of identity as the number entered on the application form)   

Results and further details

Results are issued within two weeks   
You will receive one copy of the test results; however, you can order additional copies, which can be sent direct to receiving institutions   
A refund is only considered with a minimum of one week's notice, prior to the exam date and upon submission of medical evidence   
if you are interested in detailed information about the test format, types and results please download the information for candidates leaflet or visit the IELTS website   
If you have any more questions please do not hesitate to contact us   .   

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