IELTS Cuba: Test dates, fees and locations

When you register for your test, you will need to enter a valid identification number (carnet, identity card or passport). Please make sure your document is valid at the time of registration and on your test day.

If you need any further information, please feel free to contact us at our e-mail: information@cu.britishcouncil.org

Download our information for candidates document and find important information like formats, types of questions and results before taking your IELTS test.

Once you have completed your registration, you will have up to 24 hours to make the payment, otherwise your reservation will be cancelled (if it is the closing registration day you must make the payment immediately). 

You can make your payment by bank transfer or bank deposit to the British Council detailing the following information:

It is important to keep in mind that:

• When paying for your IELTS test at the bank, you must request the bank cashier to write the full name of the test-taker as well as the test date and candidate number in the description.
• At the time you make the transaction, the exchange rate will depend on the bank. Make sure you have the total amount according to the exchange rate of the day and the financial institution to avoid any issues.
• Bear in mind that international transactions could take several working days to be approved by local banks (two to three working days).
• If you have a MLC card you can pay with it but in person in the bank, by requesting a bank transfer. You can make your payment by transfer (MLC) or bank deposit at any bank or financial institution within the national territory in the name of the British Council.
• If, four (4) days before your test date, you have not made the immediate payment (regardless of the payment source), your booking will be cancelled. This is because of our administrative closure of the test. If you are in this situation, your booking will be moved to next available date.
• Transactions for banks other than Metropolitano may not always be successful. Please try to complete your process through Banco Metropolitano as your first option (branch Calle 112 y 5ta Ave. Miramar).
• Transfermovil is not available for this type of transaction.
• In your registration, please do not use emails with the @nauta.cu domain.

Once you have made the payment, you will need to send your bank receipt at the following e-mail: CUHAV1.Information@britishcouncil.org

After you register and your payment is approved you will receive:

• An automatic email with access to the exclusive Road to IELTS online preparation course (Last minute version), which includes 100 interactive activities, nine video tutorials and two IELTS Academic practice tests for each of the four skills.
• Your reference number to access the IELTS Test Taker Portal.
• An email confirming the start time of the two parts of the test (written and oral), as well as the address of the place where you will take your test. This will be sent on the second working day after the closing date for registration.

You will take your speaking test from one to seven days before or after the written test. You will be notified in advance of the date and time of the speaking test. In special cases you can request to take the test on the same day as the written test.