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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses all your English skills and is designed to reflect how English is used in real life.
It is recognised by over 11,000 organisations globally and it is accepted in 140 countries. Millions of tests are taken each year.
IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.
Find out more about the test and how you will be scored, including information on IELTS test preparation.
Information on how to apply for an IELTS test, including ID requirements and special arrangements.
Information on how to prepare for your IELTS test.
How to find the IELTS test centre, what you need to bring and what you can expect from the day.
You can see your results online, 13 days (IELTS on Paper) and 3-5 days (IELTS on Computer) after the test.
We also post a copy of your test results (the Test Report form, TRF) to the address stated on your application.
Information on IELTS costs and useful forms for test takers.
There are two IELTS tests available: IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training, depending on the organisation you are applying to and your plans for the future.
For more information, please visit the IELTS website.
The University of Reading offers both IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer tests. If you are unsure which format to choose, please read further information on test format.
| Test date | Version/s | Results release date |
| 14/09/24 | Academic and General Training | 27/09/24 |
| 26/10/24 | Academic and General Training | 08/11/24 |
| 07/12/24 | Academic and General Training | 20/12/24 |
| Test date | Version/s |
| 04/09/24 | Academic General Training |
| 11/09/24 | Academic General Training |
| 18/09/24 | Academic General Training |
| 25/09/24 | Academic General Training |
| 02/10/24 | Academic General Training |
| 09/10/24 | Academic General Training |
| 17/10/24 | Academic General Training |
| 23/10/24 | Academic General Training |
| 30/10/24 | Academic General Training |
| 06/11/24 | Academic General Training |
| 13/11/24 | Academic General Training |
| 20/11/24 | Academic General Training |
| 23/11/24 | Academic General Training |
| 27/11/24 | Academic General Training |
| 03/12/24 | Academic General Training |
| 04/12/24 | Academic General Training |
| 11/12/24 | Academic General Training |
| 17/12/24 | Academic General Training |
Results are released 3 to 5 days after completing your computer test.