OTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT IELTS





This is the second installment to our  general discussion about IELTS,  or the International English Language Testing System (check out the  first part, WHAT IS IELTS?),  responding to the common questions that we receive through texts and emails.   




Where exactly will I be taking the test?    

The tests are often scheduled on Saturdays, and are normally held in different hotels in your nearest city.  In Makati,  the venues are usually at  Dusit Thani, Mandarin Oriental, Shangrila Makati and Intercon Manila.  The organizers,  British Council Philippines  and  IDP Education Phils , will advise you of the actual venue on the day you register for your test.  Their office address and contact numbers are :

British Council
10th Floor Taipan Place
F.Ortigas Jr. Road (formerly Emerald Avenue)
Ortigas Centre, Metro Manila
            Tel: 63 2 914 1011-14
Fax: 63 2 914 1020
Email: ielts@britishcouncil.org.ph


https://www.ielts.org/TestCentreLogos/TestCentre/blank.gifIDP Education Pty Ltd Philippines
2nd Floor Pioneer House Makati
108 Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village
Makati City, Metro Manila
Tel: 63 2 816 0755
Fax: 63 2 815 9875
Email: info.manila@idp.com



How much does it cost to take the IELTS?

The Test Fee is now at  P/8,640.00 , to be paid upon registration at the British Council  or at IDP Philippines.  Some review centers are accredited to receive payments too.  If for some reason you cannot take the test, contact your test center as soon as possible.

How soon can I find out my results? 

Your test results will be sent to your home address or your educational institute within 2 weeks of taking the test. Your overall band score will be given on the Test Report Form, as will a breakdown of your scores in the four separate sections. 


If I find my score unsatisfactory,  when can I retake the test?   

You may repeat the test whenever and as often as you wish.  However, some studies suggest that 3 months may be the minimum amount of time that average learners need to improve their band score.  During these 3 months, the candidates must continue their efforts to improve their English through class-study or self-study. 

How can I interpret  my band scores?   Click here. 

To read answers to your other questions, read the first part of this article.


Do you have an  IELTS-related question that you want us to answer?  You can do any of the following :  
(1) comment on this post;  
(2) email us at thelanguagehub@live.com;  
(3) send us a private message at Facebook (Boundless Steps); 
(4) text us at 0919-318-3274  


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