IELTS test day instructions: Information and advice
You might feel a bit nervous about your IELTS test day. So that things go as smoothly as possible for you, we’ve put together some information to help you understand what will happen and what you need to bring on the day of your test.
You will need to arrive in good time for your IELTS test. If you arrive late, you may not be allowed to take the test. You will receive an email at least three days before the test so you will know at what time your test starts.
Switch off your mobile phone and any other electronic devices. You will be asked to place these with other personal belongings outside the test room.
If you have asked for special arrangements as a result of a disability or other condition, adjustments will be made for you on the test day. Please contact your test centre via e-mail at least six weeks in advance:
The Listening, Reading and Writing tests take 2 hours 40 minutes and there are no breaks between the parts of the test.
Your Speaking test may be offered on the same day as the other sections of the test, or up to a week before or after. You will receive notification in advance if your Speaking test is on a different day to your main test day.
Make sure you are prepared and have something to eat and drink beforehand. You will not be allowed to take food into the test room and you will only be allowed to take water in a transparent bottle.