Examinations Services

IELTS Confirmation Letter

Dear Candidate

You are now registered for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam.

Please read the information below:

WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EXAM VENUE

This is usually printed on your official receipt; or you may check the website at www.britishcouncil.org.ph
If you cannot find the information, contact British Council office at +63 2 555-3000, at least five working
days before the exam date

WHAT TO DO ON THE EXAM DAY

The Listening, Reading and Writing Test

Be at the exam venue at 8:00 AM to complete the pre-test registration process;
The exam starts at exactly 9:00 AM; If you arrive after the exam has started you will not be allowed to
take the exam, you are considered absent and your test fee is forfeited

The Speaking test

The speaking test is usually scheduled before the written test. A week from the test date, you will receive
a call from the British Council to inform you of your speaking test schedule and venue.

No calls received would mean you will have it either on the same day of the written exams, or
afterwards. Check the time and location of the speaking test during the written exams as indicated in the
desk label and white boards at the test venue after the written tests.

Should you be scheduled for the Advance Speaking Test, you shall undergo a candidate identity
verification process. In this procedure, a photo of you shall be taken, which will appear on your IELTS
Test Report Form.

Please Note: Know when and where the exam is taking place. Forgetting or not checking the location and
schedule cannot be used as a reason to be absent in the IELTS test.

REMINDERS ON EXAMINATION DAY

Bring the same original (not photocopied) identification card you used when you registered for the test

The identification must be valid at the time of registration and exam day. Passports with punch holes are
considered invalid, regardless of expiry date. Presenting a renewed passport is not allowed. Ensure that
validity of identification is later than test date.

No ID, No Test Policy is enforced during the exam. You will be considered absent and your test
fee forfeited if you cannot present the ID you used during registration.

Bring your own wood-clinched pencil, eraser and sharpener

You are not allowed to bring personal belongings (e.g. mobile phones, camera, other electronic
equipment, handbags, envelopes, plastic bags etc) inside the exam room

You will be required to leave your personal belongings in the baggage area. The British Council will not
be liable for any losses;

Parking is usually available at or near test venues; but the British Council will not be responsible for any
parking related fees which you may incur.

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TEST DAY CANDIDATE PROCEDURES

1. Arrive at the test venue 8:00am for the Test Day Registration
2. Check your:
o NAME
o CANDIDATE NUMBER
o SEAT NUMBER
3. Leave your belongings at the Baggage Area.
4. Register using your Passport/ National ID Card. Bring only the authorised items inside the test room.
5. Have your photo and finger scan taken at the Photograph Section, if you did not have an Advanced
Speaking Test. Have your photo and finger scan verified if you have already had your Advance Speaking
Test.
6. Exams start at 9am and end around 12 noon.
7. Check your Desk Label for:
o Candidate Number
o First Language Code
o Speaking Test Schedule
8. If you did not have your Advance Speaking Test, proceed to the Speaking Test Venue.
9. Interview begins.

WHEN TO EXPECT THE RESULT

Results are released 13 calendar days after the exam. Online results will be available by 10:00 AM.

If a representative will be claiming your IELTS result on your behalf, he or she will be required to present
the following: authorisation letter with signature, original or photocopy of a valid ID of the candidate and
the original ID of the authorised representative.

If you opted for your results to be mailed to your preferred address, but you cannot personally receive it;
ensure that you leave an Authorization Letter and a photocopy of your valid ID to the representative. The
representative shall likewise be asked to present a valid ID upon receipt of the results.

REQUEST FOR REFUND/ TEST DATE TRANSFER

Candidates who seek to cancel their registration or transfer test dates within the five-week
period prior to the test will only be allowed to do so if they can satisfy to the Administrator
that their ability to sit the test has been affected by serious cases which include: illness
(hospital admission, serious injury), loss or bereavement, hardship or trauma and military
service.

Candidates applying for refund/ test date transfer should complete a Request for Refund or Test Date
Transfer and attach appropriate documentation and/or evidence.

If a candidates application is approved, the centre will deduct an Administrative Fee of 25 % from the
test fee for refund; and may charge a transfer fee of Php 1,000.00 for test date transfer.

PREPARE FOR YOUR TEST

Our IELTS Resource Centre (IRC) has a range of IELTS Practice Materials that you can use free of charge
until the day of your exam. This is an added service for candidates who register to take the IELTS exam with
the British Council. The IRC is open from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Mondays to Saturdays. You will have to bring
your receipt and an ID when you want to use this facility. You may also visit our website at
www.britishcouncil.org.ph and go to English and Exams Online Resources to access online practice
materials.

British Council
Tel. Numbers: +63 2 555-3000
Fax Numbers: +63 2 555-3090
E-mail: britishcouncil@britishcouncil.org.ph
Website: http://www.britishcouncil.org.ph
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