The ACBT IELTS Centre is only one of two test centres in Sri Lanka.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the first choice test for students wishing to complete an English test for entering higher education in a foreign country or wishing to register for migration purposes.  IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL).

In June 2008 “For the first time ever in a single 12 month period, more than one million people around the world (or two every minute) have gained certification in the world’s most popular English language test for immigration and higher education” (IELTS Press release)

Testing is conducted on three Saturdays a month. See test dates below.

• 2010 Test Dates

Asterisked dates refer to both Academic and General Training modules.

TEST LOCATION

All testing is done at the ACBT Colleges in both Colombo and Kandy.

REGISTRATION FOR AN IELTS TEST

To register for an IELTS test prospective applicants must follow the following procedures:

• Two recent (taken within pass 3 months) color passport sized photographs (shoulder and neck  above);
• Your valid passport – no expired passport can be accepted;
• The examination fee Rs. 16,000/= (cash, credit card (master, visa) + 3.2 commission);
• Repeaters: A photocopy of previous Test Report Form is required.

IELTS TEST FEE

The current IELTS test fee is Rs 16,000/=. This fee is reviewed annually and is subject to change.

RELEASE OF RESULTS

Results for IELTS candidates are released on the 13th day after the examination. You can collect your results in the following ways:

From ACBT - 10.00 am onwards. You can collect your results in person. Please ensure you bring your passport and your IELTS confirmation letter.  You may also send a representative to collect the results. If you choose this option please give the representative a Letter of Authority which includes all the necessary information.

Courier - please contact the IELTS Office for information on this option.

SMS - please contact the IELTS Office for information on this option.

Via the Internet - go the ACBT website - http://acbt.net - select Ielts Centre, IELTS Results

FURTHER INFORMATION

For further information on sitting an IELTS test PHONE THE HOTLINE NOW

Colombo - 0772 932174

Kandy - 0772 487197

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Further information can also be obtained by visiting http://www.ielts.org