IELTS is an internationally accepted English language test, which is widely recognized and adopted, especially for those who want to study or work abroad. So, do you know how to register for the 2023 IELTS test? This article will answer this question in detail.
List of IELTS registration process:
1. Registered/login user
Log on the IELTS website and register as a user of the online registration system of the Ministry of Education Examination Center. Be sure to pay attention to the accuracy of personal information such as name and ID number. Remember and keep the NEEA user name and password properly.
2. Prepaid examination fee
According to different use purposes, select the corresponding exam types and prepay the corresponding exam fees. Pay online through Alipay and Shouxinyi Payment, and the system will confirm the payment in time after payment.
3. Reservation of seats
Select test site, test date and test category. Every time a test seat is reserved, the system will assign an IELTS registration number and display it on the "My Status" page, which is one of the credentials to enjoy the IELTS service.
4. Fill in the application form
Please fill in the application form within 30 minutes after the test seat is reserved, otherwise the reservation will be invalid. Read the instructions carefully and check your personal information, especially your name and ID number.
5. Confirm payment
After confirming the registration, click Confirm to pay the examination fee, which will be deducted from the deposit account.
6. Successful registration
After receiving your payment, the IELTS registration website of the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education will send you an email to confirm the successful registration. Withdrawal or transfer must be handled before the deadline for examination registration.
7. Scheduled interview date
After successfully registering for the IELTS test, you can log in to the "View Registered Tests" page of the IELTS test registration website of the Ministry of Education Test Center two days before the registration deadline for the test to reserve the time for the oral test.
8. Print admission card
Ten days before the written examination date (effective from the examination on February 7, 2015), you will receive the notice of printing the examination permit by email. Please print the examination permit through the "My Home Page" page of the registration website to check the specific arrangements for the oral and written examination. The admission card is the proof of admission on the day of the exam. On the day of the exam, you should bring your admission card, ID card and photos to the exam site to take the exam.
Extended reading: IELTS registration requirements
1. Age limit
Applicants for IELTS must be at least 16 years old. If you are under the age of 16, you need to provide the guardian's consent form to register.
2. Education requirements
The IELTS exam has no educational qualification, and anyone can take it. However, if you want to apply for study abroad or immigration, you need to provide corresponding academic certificates according to the requirements of different regions.
3. Validity
To register for the IELTS test, you need to provide a valid period of at least 6 months after the registration date. If you do not have or have expired, you need to apply for a new one before you can register.