• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Academic modules
• General training modules
• Duration of testing
• Test dates
• Preparing for the test
• IELTS Essentials
• Applying to sit the test
  • Local candidates
  • Interstate candidates
• Paying for the test
• Testing
• Results
• Test fees
• Other test related fees
• Refund information (.pdf, 58KB)
• Opening hours
• Contacts 

Important announcement:

For all 2013 IELTS tests, all candidates must submit a completed GST Form with their IELTS Application Form. Your application to sit an IELTS test will not be processed without the GST Form.

Please download and complete the appropriate GST Form - depending on whether you are applying for an IELTS test in Darwin or Alice Springs.

• GST Form - Alice Springs tests (pdf 109KB)
• GST Form - Darwin tests (pdf 93KB)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If you have any questions, please check the Frequently Asked Questions page first in case the answer is there. If your question is still not answered then contact our team.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.

IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 800 test centres and locations in over 130 countries

All candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking modules. All candidates take the same listening and speaking modules. There is a choice of reading and writing modules - academic or general training. It is the responsibility of the candidate to advise the administrator which version they need to take - academic or general training. If you are unsure about which module to take, contact the organisation to which you are applying for their requirements.

• IELTS Information for candidates (pdf 1.85MB)

Academic modules

The academic modules assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses should be based on the results of these modules.

General training modules

The general training modules emphasise basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context. General training is suitable for candidates who are going to English speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programs not at degree level, or for immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

Duration of testing

Test dates

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Preparing for the test

To familiarise candidates with the format and contents of the test and to allow them to asses their readiness, they can enrol in the IELTS Intensive Preparation Workshop. The workshop is held three days before the IELTS test.

The IELTS Intensive Preparation Workshop (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday) $220.00

IELTS Essentials

IELTS Essentials provides IELTS test takers with preparation advice,
hints and tips to do their best in the IELTS test

You can purchase the Intensive Workshop Package. This includes:

• IELTS Official Practice Materials Pack with CD
• IELTS Intensive Preparation Workshop Booklet
• Practice Test Materials

Cost: Intensive Workshop Package - $260.00

You can purchase the IELTS Official Practice Materials Pack with CD - $40.00

Applying to sit the test

From the 1st January 2013 all candidates must submit a completed GST Form with their IELTS Application Form.

Your application to sit an IELTS test will not be processed without the GST Form.

Please download and complete the appropriate GST Form - depending on whether you are applying for an IELTS test in Darwin or Alice Springs.

• GST Form - Alice Springs tests (pdf 109KB)
• GST Form - Darwin tests (pdf 93KB)

Local candidates

Candidates can collect application forms from the IELTS Reception Area, located at Casuarina campus, Orange Precinct, Building 4, Level 2.

• Download IELTS Application form (pdf 265.68KB)
• GST Form - Alice Springs tests (pdf 109KB)
• GST Form - Darwin tests (pdf 93KB)

Interstate candidates

To make a booking you must fax your application form, GST form  and copy of your passport to 08 8946 6327. Once these documents are received, we will contact you to confirm your booking. Please be advised, we cannot guarantee that your preferred test date will still be available by the time we receive your faxed application.

• Download IELTS Application form (pdf 265.68KB)
• GST Form - Alice Springs tests (pdf 109KB)
• GST Form - Darwin tests (pdf 93KB)

Temporary seat bookings will only be kept for maximum of five working days. The application is required at least six weeks in advance.

Submit completed application forms together with:

• Photocopy of your passport showing the photograph and signature
• 2 x passport size photos
• Payment for test

Note: Interstate candidate are required to fax through a copy of documents to 08 8946 6327 and then post original documentation (IELTS application form, photocopy of passport) to the following address:

IELTS Test Centre - AU120
Building 4, Orange Precinct
Casuarina campus
Ellengowan Drive
Charles Darwin University
Darwin NT 0909

We will contact you to confirm receipt. This also serves as test booking confirmation.

Paying for the test

In Darwin, Payment can be made:

• Online: https://webpay.cdu.edu.au/
• at the IELTS Test Centre, Darwin. (Debit/Credit Card only)
• at the Cashiers Office – Information Centre Ground Floor, Orange 1, Casuarina campus. (Debit/Credit Card and cash payments)

In Alice Springs, Payment can be made:

• Online: https://webpay.cdu.edu.au/
• Cashier's Office - Information Shop, Building 1, Alice Springs campus.

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Testing

Candidates must arrive before 8:30am for registration out the front of Building Orange 4, Casuarina campus, or for Alice Springs candidates at the allocated venue. From there candidates will proceed to the examination room.

• On the day of the test, candidates must provide their passport as evidence of identity
• Candidates will not be allowed to leave the test room while the test is in progress
• Candidates are not be late for the test. No special test will be given to candidates who miss any of their four modules
• If a candidate is absent on the test day without prior notice, the full test fee will be forfeited. If exceptional circumstances apply, then the fee is refunded with a $90.00 (GST inc) administration charge
• A re-booking fee of $90.75 (Darwin test, GST inc) applies if a candidate wishes to postpone, defer, or move to another test date. A rebooking fee of $130.35 (GST inc) applies to Alice Springs tests. A minimum of five weeks notice before the test must be given. Re-bookings are allowed only once and no refund will be given if candidates decide to cancel
• Any candidates who cancel and request a refund must do so a minimum of five weeks before the test. A request for refund form must be submitted. The test fee is refunded less 25 percent of the test fee.

Results

Results are issued 13 days after the test date.
Test centres are not permitted to give results over the phone or by fax or email.

Candidates will only receive one copy of their test result and replacement copies are not provided in case of loss. Additional copies requested will be sent direct to receiving organisations and institutions, at a cost to the candidate.

Provisional test results can be viewed online 

Note: Candidates caught cheating will not be issued with a test result.

Test fees

The fees for the IELTS tests are as follows:

• $363.00  (GST inclusive) - Darwin
• $523.00 (GST inclusive) - Alice Springs

Other test related fees

• Enquiry on Results (EOR) fee $176.00
• Test results reprinting fee $16.50
• Darwin test re-booking fee $90.75
• Alice Springs test re-booking fee $130.35

Contacts

IELTS Test Centre
T: 08 8946 6079
F: 08 8946 6327
E: ieltsenquiry@cdu.edu.au

Opening Hours

The IELTS office is located on the 2nd floor of Building Orange 4, Casuarina campus, Charles Darwin University.

The IELTS reception desk opening hours are:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 3.30pm
Wednesday 10am to 5.30pm
Friday 10am to 2.30pm

For more information about IELTS please go to www.ielts.org