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 we look a t  the impor tan t rules and 

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Issue 1

Identity checks

When you fill in the

you will specify your proof of

identity document, which must be a

national ID card or your passport. You

must bring the same document on the

test day.

Before you take the test you may have

your photo taken to be embedded on

your Test Report Form. You can 

Don’t forget to bring your identity

document for the Speaking test.

What to bring on test day(s) 

 As well as your identity document,

you may need to bring two recent (not

more than six months old) identical

passport-sized photographs. Check

your test documentation to see

whether this applies to you.

The only other items you can bring into

the test are pens, pencils and erasers.

Remember to switch off your mobile

phone: failure to do so could result in

you being disqualified!

Taking the test

You will do the Listening test first, and

then the Reading and Writing. The

Speaking test may be on a different

day, up to seven days before or after

the written papers.

Remember that you must complete the

answer paper in pencil as it will be

processed by a machine that can’t

read ink.

 At the end of the test, stay in your seat

until you are given permission to leave

the room.

Important rules and procedures you need to know...

W hat if I can’t hear  the Listening test 

recor ding?  If  you can’t hear pr oper ly, or  

if you have any other  questions, put up your hand and the invigilator  will come and talk to you. ( Note that you can’t ask the invigilator  to explain questions to you! ) 

If , after   the test, you  f eel  ther e ar e  any  issuesthat have aff ected your per formance, make sur e you tell the invigilator immediately.

 W ha t  i f I need  to go 

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W hat  if  I f ail t o get  t he band scor e I need?T her e ar e no r estr ictions on w hen y ou can r etak e IELT S. 

 Wha t i f I am ill or dela yed 

b y circums tances be yond 

m y con trol?

Con tac t  the  tes t cen tre.  The y

ma y o f fer  you a  tes t on  the 

ne x t a vailable  tes t da te.

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