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Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English.
Over 9,000 educational institutions, government agencies and professional organizations in more than 140 countries around the world recognize IELTS scores as a trusted and valid indicator of ability to communicate in English.
In Canada, IELTS is used as a measure of English language proficiency for citizenship, Permanent Residence applications, immigration, skilled worker applications, university entrance requirements, Masters degree programs, and other professional designations.
With over 2.5 million tests taken in the past year, IELTS is the world’s most popular high-stakes English language test, accepted for study, work and migration. IELTS sets the standard for integrity, research and innovation.
Test Day
Test Day Schedule
8:00: Candidates arrive at Registration area.
During the check-in process, we will take your photo and scan your finger. These security measures are requirements of the IELTS Australia, IDP organization and must be done prior to taking the test.
8:45: Candidates arriving after this time will not be permitted to sit the test. No late-comers are allowed into the test room once the test has begun and there is no refund given.
9:00: The Listening, Reading and Writing components of the test are done and will finish at approximately 12:15
13:00- 18:00 Speaking tests will be scheduled at 20-minute intervals on the day of the test. You will be notified of your time slot and the location on your speaking test on test day. (** In rare cases, it may be necessary to schedule Speaking tests 7 days before or after the Test Day. You will be notified by phone or email if this should happen.)
What to bring:
- Your valid identification:Passport or Permanent Resident Card (You MUST have the identification you used when registering in hand to sit the exam. If you come without your passport/PRC, you will not be permitted to sit any component of the exam and there will be no refund.)
- Two sharpened pencils, an eraser
- Optional: water in a clear bottle (with label peeled off)
Please note: No cell phones are permitted in the test room. If you bring a cell phone or other electronics into the test room, you will be immediately disqualified and asked to leave the test. No refund will be given. There will be a safe place to secure your belongings while you write the test, but Algonquin College is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Please leave all valuables at home.
Please note: Parking is free in lots 8 and 9 on Saturdays.
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