If you’re planning on taking the IELTS in 2023, one of the first questions you need answered is: when are the upcoming IELTS exam dates? It depends on whether you’re taking the paper or computer-based test, as well as whether you’re taking the Academic or General Training test. Here’s what you need to know about IELTS dates!
You can book the computer-based IELTS most days of the year, several times of day, in many locations
The paper-based IELTS is available four times a month for the Academic exam and twice a month for the General Training exam
Popular test dates can fill up more than a month beforehand, so register for the IELTS early!
Of course, booking an IELTS date isn’t always that simple. Keep reading for more information and finding and choosing the IELTS test dates for you, and answer your frequently asked questions about IELTS registration!
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How to Look up IELTS Exam Dates for 2023
Not sure where to start with your IELTS date? That’s okay! Here’s what you need to do.
Visit the official international booking site for IELTS. If you are in India, you can also look at the British Council’s list of dates in India or the IELTS IDP India site.
Under “Book a Test,” select “IELTS.”
Select your country from the drop-down list and click “Find a test location.”
Choose your preferred center from the list of results and click “Book now.”
Select the type of test you want (paper or computer-based), if the option is available and click on the “Register” button for that test.
Select the type of test you want (Academic or General Training) and click on the “Book” button for that test.
Choose your country from the drop-down list and fill out the information about special arrangements and the month or months when you want to sit the test, then click “Choose location.”
Select your city, then pick the test center you want. You’ll be taken to a screen with a calendar with available dates. Click on individual dates to see the formats and start times available.
For the registration steps (plus helpful information to know), check out our guide to IELTS registration!
IELTS Test Date Availability by Location
As you can see, knowing the test center you’ll take your exam is vital to finding out IELTS test dates. But how do you know where the IELTS is available?
Luckily, IELTS provides a list of all 100+ countries where IELTS is offered. To use the dropdown menus:
Select the menu based on the first letter of your country’s name. For example, for India, pick “Countries (D-J).”
Scroll down until you see your country’s name.
If several options are offered, such as IELTS and IELTS for UKVI, click the test you need. Otherwise, click on your country’s name to visit your local IELTS site.
IELTS Exam Dates: India Availability
If you’re taking the exam in India, what test centers let you search for available IELTS test dates? There are actually 77+ official test centers for the IELTS throughout India. According to the official IELTS website, you can find these in the following cities/locations (use the next button to click through the list):
Test Center Name
Ahmedabad
Ambala
Amritsar
Anand
Angamaly
Bangalore
Barnala
Bathinda
Bhopal
Bhubaneswar
Calicut
Chandigarh
Chengannur
Chennai
Coimbatore
Dehradun
Faridkot
Firozpur
Gandhinagar
Goa
Gurdaspur
Gurgaon
Guwahati
Hoshiarpur
Hyderabad
Indore
Jagraon
Jaipur
Jalandhar
Jammu
Kannur
Kapurthala
Karnal
Khanna
Kochi
Kolkata
Kollam
Kothamangalam
Kottayam
Kurukshetra
Lucknow
Ludhiana
Madurai
Mangalore
Mehsana
Moga
Mumbai
Nadiad
Nagpur
Nasik
Navi Mumbai
Navsari
Nawanshahr
New Delhi
Noida
Patiala
Patna
Pune
Raikot
Raipur
Rajkot
Ranchi
Rudrapur
Sangrur
Siliguri
Sri Ganganagar
Sri Muktsar Sahib
Surat
Thane
Thimphu
Tiruchirappalli
Tirupati
Thrissur
Trivandrum
Vadodara
Vapi
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam
At all of these test centers, the IELTS fee is currently INR 15,500.
You can find IELTS exam dates for India locations by searching through the dates at the center closest to you. Keep in mind that not all test centers offer both formats (computer-based and paper). Some offer only one or the other on IELTS dates for India.
If you want to register at any of these test centers, you can find links to the IELTS booking sites at the British Council and IDP in the sections immediately below. Keep in mind that you can also find all IELTS centers in India on the official IETLS booking engine.
IDP IELTS Test Dates
The IDP is one of two organizations offering the TOEFL in India. You can book either through the IDP website (global or Indian) or choose to book through the official website as described in the steps above.
Keep in mind that it doesn’t make a difference which organization you register with. The main difference is in the test centers each company maintains, so find the location and date that suits you.
British Council IELTS Test Dates
The second organization offering the IETLS in India is the British Council. As with the IDP, you can book either through the British Council site (global or Indian), or through the official IELTS website.
IELTS Test Dates: India and Worldwide
In the table below, you can see the worldwide IELTS test dates and availability of both the Academic and General Training versions of the paper-based exam. Generally, tests are available on Thursdays and Saturdays. However, always check at your individual test center to see what dates they are offering and other site-specific policies.
December 2022 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Academic, General Training
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Academic
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Academic
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Academic, General Training
January 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, January 14, 2023
Academic
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Academic
February 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, February 4, 2023
Academic
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Academic, General Training
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Academic
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Academic, General Training
March 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Academic
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Academic
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Academic, General Training
April 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Academic
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Academic
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Academic, General Training
May 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Academic
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Academic
Saturday, May 27, 2023
Academic, General Training
June 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Academic
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Academic, General Training
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Academic
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Academic, General Training
July 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Thursday, July 6, 2023
Academic
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Academic
Saturday July 22, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Academic, General Training
August 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, August 5, 2023
Academic
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Academic
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Academic, General Training
September 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, September 2, 2023
Academic
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Academic, General Training
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Academic
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Academic, General Training
October 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Academic, General Training
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Academic
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Academic
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Academic, General Training
November 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Academic
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Academic, General Training
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Academic
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Academic, General Training
December 2023 IELTS Global Test Dates
TEST DATE
MODULE
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Academic, General Training
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Academic
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Academic
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Academic, General Training
Note that these dates are for the IELTS given in test centers, not the IELTS Indicator.
IELTS Exam Dates: FAQ
How long are IELTS scores valid?
IELTS scores are valid for two years. However, some organizations may decide to accept older scores (this has particularly been true during the COVID-19 pandemic), so check with them before scheduling an IELTS retake.
Is IDP or British Council better?
Both organizations offer IELTS in exactly the same way, so neither IDP nor the British Council is better (or worse!) than the other. Find the center that is most convenient for you and choose that one!
How much does the IELTS cost?
It depends on where you take it. For example, the fees in India right now are INR 15,500.
Can I change my IELTS test date?
Yes! You can either reschedule your appointment up to five weeks before the test date at no charge, through your online account or by email. Your new test date has to be within three months of the original date, though.
If you cancel up to five weeks before the test center, you’ll get most of your fee refunded, with the exception of an admin fee.
Rescheduling or cancelling five weeks or less before the exam means that you forfeit your fee, unless you provide a medical certificate within five days of your test. In that case, you’ll get a refund, minus the administrative cost.
What should I do if COVID restrictions mean I can’t go to a test center?
IELTS also offers the IELTS Indicator exam, which is an at-home IELTS. Verify that the schools or organizations to which you’re applying will accept it before registering.
Is 2 weeks enough time to prepare for IELTS?
Generally, a month or more is ideal to prepare for the IELTS. But can you prepare in 2 weeks and raise your score? Definitely! Check out Magoosh’s IELTS study plans ranging from a week to a month!
What can I expect on test day?
On the day of the exam, you’ll show up at the test center about 1 hour and 15 minutes before the test begins to show ID and complete registration. The test begins with Listening, proceeds to Reading, and finishes with Writing. Speaking is scheduled separately.
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