How to Register for your IELTS

IELTS Registration process is very simple. To register for an IELTS test, you could apply more conveniently, simply register online. IELTS test fee is HKD $2,685. Registration and payment must be completed within 24 hours, and your admission document, dates and time of both your written and speaking tests will be sent to you 7 days prior to the test. You must arrive early on the test day to register and store your personal belongings. Please bring along your ID and admission document for verification, and have your fingerprint scanned before entering the test venue.

IELTS reflects the ability to communicate in English and assess a wide range of skills. Therefore, it is important to develop your test taking strategies. Candidates should make full use of the official test preparation resources. As long as you have a clear understanding of the content, format and scoring criteria of the test and leverage our preparation resources, it would be easy to score well!

IDP IELTS provides 2 different online booking systems, please refer to below for the registration method:

• Apply for IELTS on Computer (non-UKVI)

• Apply for IELTS on Computer (UKVI)

Apply for IELTS on Computer (non-UKVI)

Step 1: Enter IDP IELTS online booking site and click “Get Started”

Step 2: Choose the test type and format you need

Step 3: Choose the location and Speaking test time you want to take this test, then click “Reserve Now” and “Review Booking”

Step 4: On the confirmation page, click “Log in and complete your booking”

Step 5: Please log in or sign up an IDP IELTS account

Step 6: Please fill in your information after logging in (the name must be the same as the HKID card / passport)

Step 7: Finalise your payment (you can choose to pay online or offline)

Step 8: Once payment completed, please go to “My Tests” to review the test you applied and click “Update Details”

Step 9: Please fill in your HKID card / passport number and upload your HKID / passport photo (Please note that the photo should show the passport number), then click “Confirm & Update”

Step 10: Please fill in your postal address, then click “Confirm & Update”

Step 11: Please fill in your IELTS information, then click “Confirm & Update”

Finished

Apply IELTS UKVI on Computer

Step 1: Enter IDP IELTS website and choose "Register for IELTS now"

Step 2: Choose your IELTS or IELTS for UKVI test

Step 3: Choose test location and test type（Academic, General Training and more）

Step 4: Choose IELTS on Computer or Paper-based IELTS, dates and click "Continue"

Step 5: Please log in or register test taker account

Step 6: Please fill in your information after logging in (the name must be the same as the passport)

Step 7: Please fill in your postal address

Step 8: Please fill in your passport number and upload your passport photo (Please note that the photo should show the passport number)

Step 9: Please agree to terms and conditions

Step 10: Pay online (Paypal, Visa or Mastercard)

• Registration and payment must be completed within 24 hours

• Your admission document, dates and time of both your written and speaking tests will be sent to you 7 days prior to the test. If you do not receive the confirmation, please contact IDP Education. (Make sure you check both your Junk folder and Trash folder)

• Print your admission document and bring together the same ID document used in your registration. (A screen capture of your admission document on a cell phone is also acceptable)

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IELTS Special Arrangement

If you require special arrangements please contact Test Centre immediately.

Tel: +852 2179 3600

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IELTS Examination Venue

IDP IELTS tests are generally held in hotels, schools and conference centers. The venues are mostly located on Kowloon (including: Lai Chi Kok, Kwun Tong).

Disclaimer: It is the responsibility of the test taker to register for the right type of test (IELTS, IELTS for UKVI). The test centre cannot be held responsible for an incorrect selection.

Please Note

We have noticed some online advertisements on several social media sites claim to provide services for IELTS test takers, such as registering for IELTS, collection of results and making arrangements for a re-mark of the test. We advise all potential IELTS test takers to avoid using such services that are not directly affiliated to IELTS.

Please read "Notice to Test Takers: Special precautionary measures on Test Day"