IELTS

International English Language Testing System

How to Apply

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Please read the following information very carefully in order to submit a completed application for IELTS test registration.

Restrictions:

  • The IELTS centres do not accept:
    • incomplete applications. If we need to contact you for further information, you may miss your chosen test date.
    • more than two applications per candidate at each centre.

STEP 1

Apply for the Exam

Print off and complete the Application form. Make sure you fill out both a 1st and 2nd preference test date on the application form and sign page 4. You must answer all questions. If we are unable to accommodate your requested test date, we will include you in the test of your second choice or the next available date for that module and confirm this with you by telephone or e-mail.
STEP 2

Pay for the Exam

IELTS test fee $330

Online Payment with your credit card: (UTAS preferred method of payment)

Other Payment options (cash, EFTPOS, credit card, cheque/money order)

STEP 3

Read the following

The following documents must be read by each candidate and you will be asked to sign a Declaration to say that you have read the documents.

STEP 4

Check your application

Make sure you have completed every step. If you submit an incomplete application, it may be returned to you for completion.  

You can register for the IELTS test in two different ways, by mail or in person:

OPTION 1:
Mailing IELTS test registration papers

Mail the following documents (a complete application):

  • Completed IELTS Application form
  • Completed IELTS Payment form (Please refer to Step 2 above)
  • Online receipt or cashier's receipt
  • 2 identical passport sized photographs taken in the last 6 months, meeting the following requirements:
    • minimum 35mm W x 45mm H
    • must be in colour
    • glasses are not permitted
    • sign the back of one photo
  • Certified photocopy of the photo page of your current passport

For Hobart exams : IELTS Administrator, English Language Centre, UTAS, Private Bag 14, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001; or

For Launceston exams : Christine Brown, IELTS Administrator, English Language Centre, UTAS, Locked Bag 1358, Launceston, Tasmania, 7250

A confirmation letter will be e-mailed to you.  Please supply a valid e-mail address.

OPTION 2:
Registering in Person in Hobart or Launceston

For Hobart exams: IELTS Administrator, Room 214, English Language Centre, UTAS, Hytten Hall, French Street, Sandy Bay. Office Opening Hours: Monday 1.30-4.30pm, Tuesday 1.30-4.30pm, Wednesday 1.30-4.30pm, Thursday 1.30-4.30pm, Friday 10.00am - 1.00pm.

For Launceston exams: Christine Brown, IELTS Administrator, Room 112, English Language Centre, UTAS, Building F, Newnham, available 9am - 3pm.

You should bring with you (a complete application):

  • Completed IELTS Application form
  • Completed IELTS Payment form (Please refer to Step 2 above)
  • Online receipt or cashier's receipt
  • Your current passport or a certified photocopy of the photo page of your current passport
  • 2 identical passport sized photographs taken in the last 6 months, meeting the following requirements:
    • minimum 35mm W x 45mm H
    • must be in colour
    • glasses are not permitted
    • sign the back of one photo

Upon completion of your application, you will be given a confirmation letter.  Please read it carefully.  You do not need to bring this to the exam.