IELTS - International English Language Testing System
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Before the test

On the day of the test

After Test

Before the test:

About IELTS

1. What are the IELTS modules?

IELTS is available in two formats - Academic and General Training. In both formats, candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules, but Academic and General Training formats have different Reading and Writing modules.

2. How do I decide whether to take the Academic or General Training modules?

Choose Academic if you plan to undertake further or higher education study abroad. Choose General Training if you plan to complete secondary study, receive non-academic training, or work in / migrate to an English speaking country.

3. Which is more difficult, Academic or General Training?

The two modules are designed for different purposes and therefore the language skills required in the two modules are different.

4. How long is the test?

The test includes:

¡¤         Listening: 40 minutes (including 10 minutes for transferring answers to the answer sheet)

¡¤         Reading : 60 minutes

¡¤         Writing: 60 minutes

¡¤         Speaking: 11-14 minutes (The speaking test is arranged on any day one week before or after the test date. However, it will be scheduled on the test day (Saturday / Thursday) afternoon or the next day (Sunday / Friday) whenever possible.)

IELTS Preparation

1. How can I prepare for the test? Are there any IELTS preparation materials for sale?

You can try the following preparation materials:

¡¤         How to Prepare for IELTS (including cassettes)

¡¤         Insight into IELTS

¡¤         Cambridge Practice Tests for IELTS 1

¡¤         Cambridge IELTS 2

These materials can be purchased at local bookstores. You can also purchase the Official IELTS Practice Materials. Please refer to the link below for detailed information: http://www.ielts.org/candidates

2. Are there any preparation courses held by British Council or University of Cambridge ?

Neither the British Council operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) nor the University of Cambridge currently runs IELTS preparation courses in China

General Registration Information

1. When can I take the test?

The test is held 1-4 times a month at 30 test centres across China . Click here for detailed information about Test Dates.

2. Where can I take the test?

Currently there are 30 Test Centres in Mainland China . Click here to find your nearest Test Centre.

3. Is there any difference between taking IELTS in China and taking the test in another country?

There are no differences in terms of the test format or test assessment. However, test fees may differ slightly. Some candidates may prefer taking the test in their home country because they feel less nervous.

4. How soon can I re-take the test?

Candidates will be able to register for the next available test after sitting the registered session, regardless of the date and location of their previous test.

5. How many times can I take the test?

You may re-take the test as many times as you wish.

6. What shall I do if I have any special needs?

The IELTS test makes every effort to cater for special needs of any disabled candidates, to enable them to best understand questions and tasks and complete the test. It is our aim for the language level of all candidates, irrespective of disability, to be assessed fairly and objectively.
If candidates have any special needs such as visual difficulties or hearing difficulties, special IELTS test arrangements can be made including modified test materials and special administrative arrangements. Please call the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulate General) at least 3 months before the test date. Relevant supporting materials (medical certificate and/or disability certificate) should be submitted as well.

7. What if something happens after the registration cut-off date, and I cannot attend the test?

Only under certain special circumstances you might be allowed to cancel your test after the registration cut-off date. For example, if you are seriously ill and can provide sufficient supporting documentation.

You must inform the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) immediately and provide a letter specifying your reason for not being able to attend the test and the supporting document within the specified deadline.

¡¤         Beijing: (010) 65906903 ext. 312 (for candidates who took their test in Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, Jinan, Qingdao, Xi'An, Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Wuhan and Taiyuan)

¡¤         Guangzhou: (020) 8510 3045 (for candidates who took their test in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Nanning, Haikou and Changsha)

¡¤     Shanghai : (021) 63912626 ext. 270 (for candidates who took their test in Shanghai , Hangzhou , Nanjing and Hefei )

¡¤    Chongqing : (023) 63736888 ext. 238/225 (for candidates who took their test in Chongqing , Chengdu , Kunming and Guiyang )

Identification

1. What kind of identity documents are acceptable for IELTS registration?

Chinese nationals from mainland China , Hong Kong and Macao must register for the IELTS test with either a valid and current national ID card, or a valid and current Chinese Passport. Chinese candidates from Taiwan may only register with a valid Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents. Chinese military service personnel can register with a valid military service personnel document.
Foreign nationals must register with a valid and current passport.

2. What if I lose or change my identity documents before the test?

On the day of the test, candidates must present the same identity document used for online registration at both the written test and the speaking test. If the identity document presented at the test contains personal information (i.e. name, gender, date of birth, ID/passport number, etc.) different from that provided upon registration, the candidate might not be admitted to the test and might not be eligible for transfer, cancellation or refund of any kind.
If you lose ID/passport, we suggest that you apply and get a new ID/passport as soon as possible. You are also advised to contact the the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) immediately.

3. If I am under 16 years old, can I take the test?

You can take the test but IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.

4. If I am under 16 years old and do not have an ID card, can I register for IELTS? If so, what are the registration requirements?

You can apply for an ID card with your Public Security Office regardless of your age. You can also register for IELTS with a valid passport.

5. Can I take the test again if I'm rejected because I presented a fake identity document?

No, you can't take the test again. You are banned from taking IELTS any more in future. and will not be eligible for transfer, cancellation, or refund of any kind. The British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) reserves the right to inform government organisations and relevant embassies of such cases, and this may result in legal action.

6. Can I take the test again if it was discovered that I asked somebody else to do the test for me, or took the test for somebody else?

No, you can't take the test again. You are banned from taking IELTS any more. in future and will not be eligible for transfer, cancellation, or refund of any kind.. The British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) reserves the right to inform government organisations and relevant embassies of such cases, and this may result in legal action.

Online Registration Procedure

1. Where can I register for IELTS in China ?

IELTS registration in China is made possible only by visiting the NEEA IELTS registration website. To successfully register for the IELTS test on line, candidates should carefully read the "Registration Procedure" and complete all the steps accordingly.

2. How do I register online?

To successfully register for IELTS, you must complete all of these steps in order:

¡¤         register as a NEEA user;

¡¤         prepay the test fee;

¡¤         reserve a seat at an IELTS test centre;

¡¤         complete the IELTS application form confirm payment;

You will not be able to do the next step without finishing the earlier ones. Your IELTS registration will not be completed and confirmed before you finish all of the five steps.

3. What are the system requirements to register online?

You need to access to a computer that is connected to the Internet. The computer must have an Internet browser (Internet Explorer is preferred) installed. It would be ideal, but not required, for the computer to have a display resolution of 1024 X 768. For candidates of Chinese nationality, names and mailing addresses in simplified Chinese characters must be provided. Therefore, Chinese candidates will have to use computers with simplified Chinese operation systems able to input Chinese characters.

4. What is the difference between NEEA User ID, Registration ID and IELTS Candidate Number?

NEEA USER ID NUMBER: In conjunction with a password defined by the user, this number protects other persons from accessing your information. You need this number to sign in and register online.
REGISTRATION ID NUMBER: This is a unique confirmation number the NEEA IELTS registration system generates after you complete all the required steps. You need this number when you call the NEEA Call Centre. This number will also allow you to get an IELTS candidate number.
IELTS CANDIDATE NUMBER: This is a unique number generated by Cambridge ESOL after they have received your application data. You will use it as a reference number when you request IELTS related services or extra TRFs (Test Report Forms) in the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General).

5. How can I get my NEEA User ID?

To get this Number, you are required to provide basic personal information, including name, identity document number, mailing address, phone numbers, and email address. After you have submitted the required information, you will be assigned a NEEA User ID number.

6. What if I forget my NEEA User ID or password?

Please click "FORGOT YOUR NEEA USER ID OR PASSWORD, PRESS HERE", displayed below the Sign-in Box and fill in the requested information. You will be taken through a security check, which, if successful, will send your NEEA User ID and Password to your email address.

7. How can I get my Registration ID?

After you have finished the IELTS registration process, the NEEA IELTS web site will assign you a Registration ID. You need this number when you call the NEEA Call Centre. This number will also allow you to get an IELTS Candidate Number.

8. How can I get my IELTS Candidate Number?

Two days before the test, the NEEA IELTS web site will display your IELTS Candidate Number on the MY STATUS page. The IELTS Candidate Number is used for taking the IELTS test or reference for any IELTS test related services with the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General).

9. What shall I do if I input wrong personal information online?

Incorrect information may result in your not being allowed to sit the test or not being able to receive IELTS information and score reports. Please carefully check the information you input and you are responsible for all consequences caused by inputting incorrect or inauthentic information.
If you input wrong personal information, we suggest that you contact the NEEA Call Centre as soon as possible.

10. How do I know the seat availability?

Just log onto the registration website, click ¡°Query Seats¡± under the ¡°IELTS Information¡± menu bar and follow the instructions, and you will be able to find seat availability at your chosen test centres. You can also check seat availability on the ¡°My Status¡± page.

11. How can I check my registration information?

The ¡°MY STATUS¡± page is the central place where you can view the status of every step of your registration. Please always check this page by pressing the MY STATUS button in the home page after you sign in.

12. Can I change my registration information after I submit it to the registration system?

Once you have submitted the information to the system, you will not be allowed to change your name in Chinese and English, gender, ID type and number, and date of birth. You can change any other information up to the registration cut-off date.

13. Can I change my registration information after the registration is closed?

Sorry, you cannot.

14. When is the deadline for registration?

IELTS registration is normally closed 12 workdays before the test date. The cut-off date for registration, transfer and cancellation may change due to public holiday. The registration cut-off date for each test is available on the web page when you reserve a seat at a selected test centre. Please be reminded that the deadline for registration, transfer and cancellation falls on the same day.

15. What if I don't have an email address?

You need to register with an email address to complete online registration. You can get a free email address on many websites including yahoo.com and hotmail.com.

16. How secure is my personal information?

Your information is secure. The information you have entered will only be used to communicate with you and for test security purposes.

17. Will I get a confirmation letter after registration?

Yes, you will get a confirmation letter by email and through the on-line registration website.

Test Transfer & Test Cancellation

1. Can I change my test module?

Yes, you can change your test module online before the registration cut-off date.

2. Can I change my test date and/or test centre?

You can change your test date before the cut-off date for registration for an additional fee of 500RMB.
To change your test centre and/or test date, go to MY STATUS page. Click TRANSFER to choose a different test date and/or centre.

3. Can I cancel my test and will I get a refund if I cancel?

Candidates are allowed to cancel their IELTS test registration before the cut-off date for registration and will be refunded RMB700. You should cancel your registration on the NEEA IELTS registration website. After you have completed the cancellation process, you still need to contact the NEEA call centre to activate the refund procedure; otherwise, you will not receive the cancellation refund.

4. How can I cancel my IELTS registration?

Go to the MY STATUS page after signing in and click the CANCEL REGISTRATION & REFUND bottom displayed on this page to cancel your registration.

5. How soon can I receive the cancellation refunds?

After you have completed the cancellation process, you still need to contact the NEEA call centre to activate the refund procedure; otherwise, you will not receive the cancellation refund. Within 4-6 weeks of your confirmation with the NEEA call centre, the refund amount will be sent to your bank account or your mailing address, usually within four weeks. If you have questions or you have not received your refund, please call the NEEA call centre.

Payment

1. What do the IELTS fees refer to?

The IELTS fees include IELTS test fee, IELTS transfer fee and the IELTS cancellation fee.

¡¤         All candidates must pre-pay the IELTS test fee before reserving an IELTS seat.

¡¤         The IELTS transfer fee is charged for candidates who have completed IELTS registration and decide to change IELTS test centre (subject to availability) and/or IELTS test date (subject to availability) up to the cut-off date for transfer.

¡¤         The IELTS cancellation fee is the amount retained by NEEA following cancellation of your test up to the cut-off date for cancellation.

2. How much is the IELTS test fee, IELTS transfer fee and IELTS Cancellation fee?

IELTS test fee: RMB 1450
IELTS Transfer Fee: RMB 500
IELTS Cancellation Fee: RMB 750 (RMB700 will be refunded to candidates.)

3. How can I pay IELTS fees?

The IELTS fees include the IELTS test fee, the IELTS transfer fee and the IELTS cancellation fee.
There are three means of payment:

¡¤         online payment through ICBC (http://www.icbc.com.cn)

¡¤         online payment through CMB (http://www.cmbchina.com)

¡¤         wire transfer at any bank to NEEA's bank account.

4. What do I need if I pay IELTS fees online?

You need to have an e-commerce enabled bank card issued by either the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) or the China Merchants Bank (CMB). It is recommended that you visit the ICBC or CMB offices and obtain a card with e-commerce capability. The ICBC ( http://www.icbc.com.cn ) and CMB( http://www.cmbchina.com ) have detailed information about their services either online or at their offices.

5. What should I do if I am disconnected to the internet during my payment process at the bank web page?

Your payment process might not be complete. Please contact the bank service hotline to find out whether or not your payment is complete.

6. If I pay IELTS fees by wire transfer, what should I know and where can I get the information?

When you click on WIRE TRANSFER, you will be shown the information you need to wire the IELTS fees to the NEEA bank account, including:

¡¤         NEEA bank account name,

¡¤         NEEA bank account number, bank name and address, and

¡¤         the amount of money in RMB

This information is what you will need when you go to the bank to make your wire transfer. It is personalised for your payment.

7. When will my payment be reflected on my account if I make payment online?

Normally, the NEEA IELTS registration system will instantly receive your payment confirmation. However, there might be rare circumstances when the banking system delays your payment confirmation with the NEEA IELTS registration system.

8. When will my payment be reflected on my account if I make payment by wire transfer?

Depending on the bank, it will take one (1) day up to four (4) days before NEEA receives confirmation of your payment.

9. How do I know my payment has been made?

When the NEEA IELTS registration system receives your payment (whether online or by wire transfer), a confirmation email message will be sent to your email address.

10. Can I check the payment status through the NEEA IELTS web site?

Yes, you can.

¡¤         If you paid online, please check the NEEA IELTS web site one day later to view your payment and registration status.

¡¤         If you paid by wire transfer, please check the NEEA IELTS registration website at least two days after your wire transfer.

11. What if I do not see confirmation of my payment?

If you do not see confirmation of your payment after two days (online payment) or four days (wire transfer), call the NEEA IELTS call centre for help.

12. Why the bank clerk does not understand my request when I ask to pay IELTS fees?

The wire transfer is not a special service catering to the IELTS test, it is simply a standard money transfer service offered by any bank. When you go to the bank, ask for the wire transfer service ("Dian Hui" in Chinese).

13. What is the deadline for the pre-payment of test fee?

Your test fee must be pre-paid to your user account with NEEA before you can proceed to book an IELTS seat.

14. Will I get a receipt for my payment?

You will be sent a confirmation email showing the amount paid on the same day that your payment is received by the NEEA.
If you pay online, the bank's secured page will generate the bank confirmation number. This transaction will be displayed on your monthly account statement. If you pay by wire transfer, you will receive a payment confirmation slip from the bank where you make the transfer.

15. Can I get a Fapiao / Shouju for my payment?

If you need to obtain reimbursement from sponsoring organisations, NEEA can provide you with a monetary receipt (yinqian shouju). Please email or call the NEEA Call Centre to request this.

16. Is the online payment safe?

To ensure the safety of paying online, you should keep your user name and password for the online payment secure. If you have further enquiries, please contact the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) or the China Merchants Bank (CMB) accordingly.

On the day of the test:

1. What shall I bring to the test?

Please bring only the following:

¡¤         The same genuine and valid identity document used for online registration (refer to the accepted identity documents above)

¡¤         1 colour passport-sized photo taken within the last 6 months, signed on the back

¡¤         Your confirmation letter

If you do not bring all of the items listed above,you might not be able to take the test and might not be eligible for transfer, cancellation or refund of any kind.
Please do not bring your mobile phone or any other electronic equipment or other personal belongings.
We will provide all the stationery you need for the test.

2. When do I have to arrive?

Written test: you are advised to arrive at the test venue by 8:00 am. The check-in desk closes at 8:30 am on the test day.
Speaking test: you are advised to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled interview time and check-in closes 15 minutes prior to your interview.

3. What if I arrive late?

Written test: you will not be allowed to take the test after 8:30 am.
Speaking test: you will not be allowed to take the test if you arrive less than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled interview time.
For both cases in the above, you are not eligible for transfer or cancellation, nor will you receive any refund for the test fee.

4. What should I do if I write the Listening answers on the Reading side of the answer sheet? What should I do if I write the answer to Writing Task 1 on the Task 2 answer sheet?

Please inform the invigilator immediately.

5. What should I do if I miss the test or can't complete the test due to circumstances outside my control?

You should contact the IELTS invigilator or supervisor immediately at your designated test venue.

6. If I miss the Listening/Reading/Writing session, can I take the speaking test?

You can take the speaking test.

7. Can I quit during the test

You may not quit the test, without the permission of the supervisor or invigilator. Otherwise you will be prohibited from taking any remaining part(s) of the test, and results of any completed part(s) of the test may be voided.

8. Can I change the time of my speaking test?

All candidates should follow the speaking test schedule prepared by the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General). We regret that no change can be made to the arrangements for the test days at the request of the candidates.

After the test date:

Test Score and Test Report Form

1. What is the passing score in IELTS?

Candidates receive scores on a Band Scale from 1 to 9. A profile score is reported for each skill. Overall Band Scores and scores for each sub-test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) are reported in whole bands or half bands.

2. How is my overall band score calculated?

The Overall Band Score is calculated by taking the mean of the total of the four individual sub-test scores. Each of the sub-test scores is equally weighted.

Overall Band Scores are reported to the nearest whole or half band. For the avoidance of doubt, the following rounding convention applies; if the average across the four skills ends in .25, it is rounded up to the next half band, and if it ends in .75, it is rounded up to the next whole band.

Thus, a candidate achieving 6.5 for Listening, 6.5 for Reading, 5.0 for Writing and 7.0 for Speaking would be awarded an Overall Band Score of 6.5 (25 / 4 = 6.25 = Band 6.5).

Likewise, a candidate achieving 4.0 for Listening, 3.5 for Reading, 4.0 for Writing and 4.0 for Speaking would be awarded an Overall Band Score of 4.0 (15.5 / 4 = 3.875 = Band 4.0).

On the other hand, a candidate achieving 6.5 for Listening, 6.5 for Reading, 5.5 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking would be awarded band 6 (24.5 / 4 = 6.125 = Band 6)

For more details, please refer to the IELTS global website: http://www.ielts.org/teachersandresearchers/scoreprocessingreportinginterpretation/article231.aspx .

3. Can I cancel the scores?

No, but you can choose not to pass on the scores to embassies or universities.

4. What is the validity period of the test results?

Your test score remains valid for up to two years after the test date. However, receiving institutions may make their own decision on the validity period of the scores.

5. Will a previous test score affect my later score?

No, the scores from each test are independent.

6. Can the IELTS band scores be directly compared to scores in TOEFL or CET?

No, these three tests are different language tests designed for different purposes.

7. How can each candidate get a fair score from his/her examiner? Are there any differences from examiner to examiner, and from area to area?

All band scores are based on the candidate's performance on the test day using the same assessment criteria to ensure fairness.Systematic monitoring and double marking of a proportion of answer sheets is carried out at each administration. All IELTS examiners are fully trained and their performance is regularly monitored.

8. Can I get my score by telephone, fax or e-mail?

No, you cannot. In order to maintain a strictly confidential service, the test results are disclosed on the Test Report Form or you can go to the MY STATUS page to see the test results online. on the 10th working day after the test. Please note that the website information is only for your reference and your test result is based on your Test Report Form solely.

9. How will I get my Test Report Form?

Your Test Report Form will be sent by EMS (limited to local/domestic service) to the address given on your IELTS Application Form on the 10th working day after the test..

Candidates must ensure that the address is valid for at least 1 month after the test date. If the address is changed, candidates should contact the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) within 1 week after the test date, and provide an ID photocopy as well as an address change application. Requests for address changes after the time specified may not be processed.

10. When will I get the test results?

Usually it takes 2 or 3 working days for the Test Report Forms to be delivered to candidates after they are sent out by EMS(limited to local/domestic service)on the 10th working day after the test.

11. What is included in the Test Report Form?

In the Test Report Form, you will find:

¡¤         The test module you have taken

¡¤         The Centre Number, Test Date, and your Candidate Number

¡¤         Your name, photo, gender, ID / passport number, and Date of Birth

¡¤         Your first language

¡¤         Your previous test date and venue (if you have taken the test before)

¡¤         Your four individual band scores for Listening, Reading , Writing and Speaking

¡¤         Your overall band score

¡¤         The Writing and Speaking Examiners' Numbers

¡¤         The administrator's signature

¡¤         The date of printing

¡¤         An explanation of Bands 1 to 9 (on the back of the TRF)

12. How many Test Report Forms can I get?

You will receive only ONE original Test Report Form. Please keep it safely and It cannot be replaced. The Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) do not offer Test Report Form photocopies or test results verification service to candidates.

13. What if I haven't received my Test Report Form four weeks after the test?

Please check the EMS tracking No. with the Exams Unit of the British Council (known in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) immediately, and then call the EMS hotline at 11185 or log on to EMS website http://www.ems.com.cn/ to trace the express mail.

14. What if I lose my Test Report Form?

We suggest you make photocopies of your Test Report Form as soon as you receive it. If you lose the original copy, we suggest that you use following solutions:

Please request the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) to send your extra Test Report Form to overseas universities or institutions. For more details, please refer to the No. 17 question ¡®How can I apply for extra Test Report Forms?'

If your receiving institution already signed up for the global on-line Test Report Form verification service, your test results will be able to be verified on-line. For more details, please refer to the IELTS global website: http://bandscore.ielts.org/verification.aspx .

15. How can I get wrong information on my Test Report Form corrected?

Please contact the Exams Unit of the British Council (known in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) in:

¡¤         Beijing: (010) 65906903 ext. 312 (for candidates who took their test in Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, Jinan, Qingdao, Xi'An, Urumqi, Zhengzhou, Wuhan and Taiyuan)

¡¤         Guangzhou: (020) 85103045 (for candidates who took their test in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Nanning, Haikou and Shanghai)

¡¤         Shanghai : (021) 63912626 ext. 270 (for candidates who took their test in Shanghai , Hangzhou , Nanjing and Hefei )

¡¤         Chongqing : (023) 63736888 ext. 238/225 (for candidates who took their test in Chongqing , Chengdu , Kunming and Guiyang )

Also see No.9 in the "Online Registration Procedure" section of this document.

Extra Test Report Form

16. Where can I send my extra Test Report Form to?

Service Scope

Extra TRFs CAN be sent to: (1 original copy for each receiving body)

¡¤         Academic institutions and professional organisations in and outside China

¡¤         Governments

(Remark: For candidates requesting to send extra TRFs to domestic addresses, original supporting documents should be presented to justify the request. IELTS TRF will only be sent when justified.)

¡¤         Embassies and consulates (except the British and the Australian Embassy/Consulate)

¡¤         The Skilled Processing Centre in Adelaide (ASPC)

Extra TRFs CANNOT be sent to:

¡¤         Candidate themselves

¡¤         Non-governmental immigration agencies or agents

¡¤         Companies or individuals

¡¤         The Offshore Processing Centre in Adelaide (AOPC)

¡¤         The Visa Section of the British/Australian Embassies/Consulates-General

¡¤         The General Medical Council , UK

Remark: The IELTS test result is valid for 2 years after the test date and the extra TRF service will be unavailable beyond the period of validity.

17. How can I apply for extra Test Report Forms?

Extra Test Report Form Application Methods and Service Fees£º

Before the registration cut-off date:

¡¤         You can apply for up to 5 extra TRFs when you register on the IELTS on-line registration website http://ielts.etest.edu.cn ?without any service fees

¡¤         The extra TRF will be sent out within 15 working days after the test

¡¤         You can log on to the registration website to add, change or cancel the extra TRF for receiving institutions before the registration cut-off date. After the cut-off date, please contact? the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) by e-mail for any changes to your application

After the?registration cut-off date:

¡¤         You can apply for extra TRFs on the website:? on http://www.britishcouncil.org.cn/exams/chinese/applications_registjsp , there is no ?restriction on extra TRF quantities, and the service fee is RMB60 per copy

¡¤         The extra TRF will be sent out within 5 working days upon receiving the application?(no earlier than the candidate¡¯s TRF issuance date).

¡¤         Please contact the Exams Unit of the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) by e-mail for any changes to your application

Remark: Please check the extra TRF sending records on the website http://www.britishcouncil.org.cn/exams/chinese/search.jsp after 17:00 on Fridays to see whether your application has been processed. We will also notify you the sending result by e-mail.

18. Do I need to pay for my extra Test Report Form?

Before the registration cut-off date candidates can apply to send up to 5 extra Test Report Forms free of charge on the IELTS registration website. After that date, all applications for extra Test Report Forms should be made to the British Council (operating in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General) and will cost RMB60 per copy.

19. What are the mailing options available for my extra Test Report Form sending? Do I need to pay for the postage/courier service costs?

Extra Test Repor Mailing Service Options and Postage

¡¤         Please refer to the website http://www.britishcouncil.org.cn/exams/upload/e-extra_trf_ro_list.xls, if your receiving organization is in the list ,your extra TRFs will be sent via electronic data transmission.

¡¤         If you choose to send your extra TRFs by air mail, you don¡¯t need to pay the postage.

¡¤         If you still wish to send your extra TRFs by express courier service, please bear the courier service costs yourselves. Please check the courier service costs on the website http://www.britishcouncil.org.cn/exams/chinese/applications_intro.jsp

¡¤         The postage does not include the extra TRF service fees.

20. How do I pay for my extra Test Report Form service fee and/or courier service costs?

Payment Method

¡¤         Please submit the payment either by postal remittance or by paying cash in the British Council (known in China as the Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy/Consulates-General). Please do not enclose cash in your application.

¡¤         The Eastern China Test Region managed by British Council Shanghai office only accepts postal remittance.

¡¤         Please write your candidate name, candidate number and purpose of payment on the remittance form.

Beijing : (010) 65906903 ext. 312 (for candidates who took their test in Beijing, Tianjin, Harbin, Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, Jinan</