Take IELTS with the British Council

IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. If you’re looking to work, study or live abroad, taking an IELTS exam in the Philippines can help you make that dream come true.

Book your IELTS test in the Philippines

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Prepare for your IELTS test

We have everything you need to prepare for your IELTS test, including a wide variety of free IELTS preparation materials, free IELTS mock tests and practice videos. Start preparing for your IELTS exam today.

The British Council and IDP* will no longer offer UKVI IELTS on paper in the Philippines. You can still take your IELTS test, the world’s most trusted English Language test, on computer. IELTS on computers offers results typically within 1-2 days and is available throughout the week, offering you more flexibility.

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Why take IELTS?

Success starts with IELTS – it’s your end goal that matters. IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proﬁciency for higher education and global migration.

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IELTS General Training Vs IELTS Academic: Which IELTS test should I take?

Choose the right test based on where you want to go and what you want to do.

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IELTS Test dates, exam fees and locations in the Philippines

Select your test date and book IELTS today.

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Book your IELTS exam

You can book your IELTS exam online.

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Understand what happens on your IELTS test day

To help your IELTS test in the Philippines go as smoothly as possible, we’ve put together some information and advice about what will happen on the day.

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Your IELTS test results – when and how to get your score

You can preview your IELTS results online 13 calendar days after the test on the online registration system. Find out when and where you can get your IELTS results in the Philippines.

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IELTS One Skill Retake - Now also available for IELTS for UKVI computer test

IELTS One Skill Retake is a new feature of the IELTS exam by the British Council that can help you get your desired score without retaking the full test.

IELTS test taker portal

You can access all the information relating to your IELTS exam in the Test Taker Portal

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IELTS cancellation policy for Academic and General Training

Make sure you are familiar with our IELTS cancellation and refund policy – if you are looking to cancel your IELTS test, or change the date, find out more here.