Available tests

  • IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer (Academic and General Training)
  • IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (Academic and General Training)
  • IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 and B1)

Test fees:

Before you book your test

  1. Make sure to check which test you need with the organisations you are applying to. If you are looking to work, study or live in the UK, there is a specific IELTS test for UK visas and immigration. See which IELTS test is right for you.
  2. Have a form of valid ID (Passport or national ID card) at hand. Please note that candidates under 18 years of age have to supply written consent by a parent or guardian in order to apply for a test place.
  3. Download and read our information for candidates, which contains important information about the test format, the question types and the test results. Please note that IELTS is not recommended for test takers under the age of 16. 
  4. Pay for your test. Requirements vary so check with your booking centre.

Important registration information for IELTS on paper

If you’re not officially a resident in Brunei, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option. 

Already booked an IELTS on paper test and you do not hold Bruneian nationality? 

  • If you booked your test before 16 January 2025, you will not need to show proof of residence.
  • If you booked your test after 16 January 2025, you will need to show proof of residence by email at least three days before your test date.

Acceptable proof of residence in Brunei is Green Smart Card Identity.

IELTS test date confirmation

  • You will receive a confirmation email approximately 5-10 days before the test date giving you the start time of your test and the venue address.
  • Your Speaking test may be scheduled on the same day as the other sections, or on a different day within a 7-day window before or after your main test day. The test centre will send you a confirmation for the Speaking Test date.
  • After booking your test, you will also receive an automatic email with your access codes to the free online course: Road to IELTS.
  • You will also receive your IELTS Reference Number to access the Test Taker Portal. Please make sure that you have included your email address correctly when you book your test.