International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. It is recognised widely as a language requirement for universities and employers in many countries; by professional bodies, immigration and other government agencies.

All candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same listening and speaking module. There is a choice of reading and writing modules - academic or general training. It is the responsibility of the candidate to tell the administrator which version, academic or general training, they need to take.

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, postgraduate courses and for VET courses at some institutions are based on the result of these modules.

General training modules

The emphasis on general training is on 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

Listening:	30 minutes
Reading:	60 minutes
Writing:	60 minutes
Speaking:	10-15 minutes

2008 test dates

Darwin

Listening, reading and writing modules - Saturday from 8:30am to 1:00pm
Speaking module - Friday from 10:00am/Saturday from 1:30pm (candidates are allocated individual time)

Test dates - Darwin

18-19 January:	Friday and Saturday
15-16 February:	Friday and Saturday
28-29 March:	Friday and Saturday
18-19 April:	Friday and Saturday
9-10 May:	Friday and Saturday
27-28 June:	Friday and Saturday
25-26 July:	Friday and Saturday
29-30 August:	Friday and Saturday
26-27 September:	Friday and Saturday
24-25 October:	Friday and Saturday
20-21 November:	*Thursday and Friday*
5-6 December:	Friday and Saturday

Alice Springs

Listening, reading and writing modules - Saturday from 8:30am to 1:00pm
Speaking module - Saturday from 1:30pm/Sunday from 9am (candidates are allocated individual time)

Test dates - Alice Springs

8-9 March:	Saturday and Sunday
14-15 June:	Saturday and Sunday
8-9 November:	Saturday and Sunday

Workshops

To familiarise the 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 (.pdf, 20KB). The workshop is held two days before the actual IELTS test. The cost of the workshop is $198 (GST Incl.) and includes full practice test with answer key and the IELTS Official Practice Materials booklet. Download the workshop application form (.pdf, 15KB).

IELTS Official Practice Materials booklet, which can be used to help candidates prepare for the test is available for the fee of $33.00 per copy plus postage and handling of $11.00 within Australia. The booklet includes practice papers for all modules, a CD for the Listening modules, answers and sample answers for the Writing and Speaking modules.

Candidates can collect application forms from the IELTS Reception Area, Orange 4, Level 2, Casuarina campus, 8:30am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. IELTS information and test application forms can also be downloaded from the IELTS website.

Candidates have to make a temporary booking by calling 08 8946 6079 or emailing as soon as possible in order to have a seat for the preferred testing date. Temporary booking seat will only be kept for maximum of five working days.

The application is required at least six weeks in advance.

Return the completed application forms together with:

Photocopy of your passport showing the photograph and signature
2 x passport size photos
Payment for test
A copy of your latest test report form (if applicable)

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

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

When we receive your documents, we will contact you to confirm that we have received your posted documents. This also serves as test booking confirmation.

Cost

Effective 1 January 2008

Centre Testing - CDU - Darwin

$280.00 without GST

$308.00 with GST

Off-site Testing - CDU - Alice Springs

$390.00 without GST

$429.00 with GST

Candidates must arrive at 8:30am for registration at the IELTS Reception Area in Orange 4, Level 2 at the 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 $77.00 (GST Incl.) administration charge.
A re-booking fee of $77 (GST Incl.) if a candidate wishes to postpone, defer or move to another test date. 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 they decided 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 20% of the test fee.
Results are issued two weeks 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.

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

Resources

Campus maps

Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view pdf files. Get Adobe Acrobat reader.

Further information

Susana Lu-Dizon
IELTS Administrator
Phone: 08 8946 6878
Email: susana.lu-dizon@cdu.edu.au

Temika Mu
IELTS Centre Admin Assistant
Phone: 08 8946 6079
Email: temika.mu@cdu.edu.au