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IELTS

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

When applying to schools and institutions in the UK, it’s inevitable that students will be assessed for their English ability. For primary and secondary education, this is usually done through entrance exams of the schools you’re applying to. At sixth form and university level, it’s most common to use the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test, in which students will be evaluated all of their English skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

IELTS results is valid for two years.

Do you need to take IELTS? *

If you’re aged 16+, you may take IELTS to test your English ability. When it’s compulsory, our education consultants will advise accordingly during the consultation process.

To get a quick and initial judgement, students and parents may also follow the guidelines below, based on the type of schools and programmes you’re applying to:

  • If you’re applying to Boarding Schools: IELTS is usually not required.
  • If you’re applying to State Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges: IELTS is usually always required.
  • If you’re applying to Universities: It will depend on the universities and programmes you’re applying to. Many universities now accept English in HKDSE as evidence of your English ability. Normally if you’ve achieved level 4 in HKDSE English, you may be exempted from taking IELTS.
  • If you’re applying to International Year One or University Foundation: IELTS is usually required.

* Admissions policies and student visa regulations affect whether you’re required to take IELTS. Please consult our education consultants or the institutions you’re applying to for a definite judgement.

English Requirements and Different Types of IELTS: What’s IELTS for UKVI (Academic)?

IELTS for UKVI (Academic) is the version of IELTS designated by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for visa purposes and it’s currently the most widely accepted version of IELTS. Therefore, if test dates allow, we’d highly recommend that students take IELTS for UKVI (Academic).

State FE & Sixth Form College Degree & Master’s International Year One University Foundation
English Requirement
Max score: IELTS 9.0
IELTS 5.0-5.5 IELTS 6.0-7.0+ IELTS 5.5-6.0 IELTS 4.5-5.5
IELTS Academic Not Accepted Sometimes Accepted Not Accepted Not Accepted
IELTS Academic for UKVI Accepted Accepted Accepted Accepted

Test Fees

Currently test fees for the three most popular versions of IELTS are:

IELTS Test Version Test Mode Delivery Test Results Test Fees
IELTS for UKVI (Academic) In-Person IELTS on Paper The 14th day after test HK$2,530
IELTS on Computer
In-person speaking exam
3-5 days after test
IELTS Academic In-Person IELTS on Paper The 14th day after test HK$2,380
IELTS on Computer
In-person speaking exam
3-5 days after test
IELTS Academic Online Online IELTS on Computer
Online speaking exam
6-8 days after test HK$2,300

Test Centres

Test Centre District Age Delivery
British Council
3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island All ages IELTS on Computer
Kaplan CWB Campus
E-Tech Centre, Nos 402-406 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Island
Hong Kong Island Below 18 years old IELTS on Paper
New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel
72 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Tsim Sha Tsui 18 years old or above IELTS on Paper
InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong Hotel
70 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Tsim Sha Tsui 18 years old or above IELTS on Paper
Eaton Hotel Hong Kong
380 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Yau Ma Tei 18 years old or above IELTS on Paper
Methodist College
50 Gascoigne Road, Kowloon
Yau Ma Tei Below 18 years old IELTS on Paper
INTO University Partnerships
Unit 1007, 10/F, Wing On Kowloon Center, 345 Nathan Road, Kowloon
Jordan All ages IELTS on Computer
The Infocan Training Center
8/F, Yen Sheng Centre 64 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Kwun Tong All ages IELTS on Computer
Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin
1 On Ping Street, Shatin, N.T.
Shatin 18 years old or above IELTS on Paper
Nina Hotel Tsuen Wan West
8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, N.T.
Tsuen Wan 18 years old or above IELTS on Paper

How to Apply

As a British Council Approved Registration Centre, students can apply to take IELTS in British Council (Hong Kong) through us. Alternatively, students may also apply online on the British Council website.

Remarks

This guidelines was last updated on 14th December 2023.

If you want to apply for IELTS or know more about the content, please kindly fill in the following electronic form. Our education consultants will get back to you shortly.

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