Test Information for Bangladeshi Students
What is IELTS ?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) [website: www.ielts.org] is the way to prove your English language skills and open doors to international opportunities. Whether you want to migrate in Canada or Australia or to study in UK , Australia , Sweden , Canada or practice your profession in an English-speaking country, IELTS is vital in preparing you for your journey of success.
IELTS is jointly managed by the British Council , IDP - IELTS Australia & University of Cambridge [ESOL Examinations]
IELTS Test Modules ::
Candidates are tested in
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
The first three modules- Listening, Reading, Writing must be completed in one day. No break is given between the three modules.
Speaking Module may be taken, at the discretion of the test center, in the period seven days before or after the other three modules.
Why IELTS is required for student visa ?
A good score in IELTS is an entry requirement for student visa admission in many colleges and universities around the world. IELTS is widely accepted in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Canada, USA and many countries. Over 1,800 education institutions, professional organisations and accrediting bodies in the USA accepting IELTS as proof of a candidates English language skill.
Validity of IELTS score
IELTS scores are valid for two years and the students are not allowed to repeat the examination for 90 days from the date of first attempt. So it is highly recommended that IELTS perticipents should get well prepared and sit for examination.
IELTS Test Fees in bangladesh ::
IELTS Test fee is BD Tk. 10,000/- for Academic Module or General Training module
How and where to go for IELTS Registration in Bangladesh ?
At first collect an application form from any of British Council Bangladesh offices OR download it from British Council Bangladesh Website OR from the British Council Service booths located at the following branches of Standard Chartered Bank
Standerd Chartered Bank Branches
Dhanmondi
House 37, Road 2, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1205
House 11, Road 5, Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka 1205
Gulshan
Block# NE (K), 3A/1, Holding # 168 Gulshan Ave, Dhaka 1212
SCB House 67 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan, Dhaka 1212
Uttara
House 81A, Road 7, Sector 4 Uttara, Dhaka 1230
Shahbagh
Dhaka Sheraton Hotel (1 Minto Road Dhaka BSL Complex)
Read through the IELTS Information Booklet (dates, registration process, refunds, IELTS support services etc). You can get this IELTS Booklet from British Council Bangladesh website
Complete the form carefully and attach all necessary documents ( photocopy of first 4 pages of passport, three passport size photographs and British Council payment slip if you are paying through bank).
Submit your completed application with above documents to one of British Council offices or at the Service 1 booth at the above branches of Standard Chartered Bank.
Please remember that IELTS test registration is first-come-first-serve basis
You can register at any of the British Council IELTS Test Centers/Offices in Bangladesh Or You can Register with IDP : IELTS Australia.
British Council IELTS Test Centers/Offices in Bangladesh
British Council Dhaka 5 Fuller Road, Dhaka 1000 Tel : + 88 02 861 8905 Fax : + 88 02 861 3375 Fax : + 88 02 861 3255
British Council Teaching Centre 754b Satmasjid Road, Dhanmondi 1205 Tel : + 88 02 911 6171 Tel : + 88 02 911 6545 Tel : + 88 02 914 5557-8 Fax : + 88 02 811 6554
British Council Chittagong 77/A East Nasirabad, Chittagong Tel : + 88 031 657884-6 Fax : + 88 031 657881
British Council Project Office Sylhet Al-Hamrah Shopping city (6th floor) Zindabazar, Sylhet 3100 Tel : + 88 0821 814925 Fax : + 88 0821 814924
British Council Khulna (Test Venue)
To register for IELTS test in Khulna or for more information, please contact one of the British Council test centres in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet via the phone, fax or email above or visit British Council website @ www.britishcouncil.org/bangladesh
Information Source : www.ielts.org
IDP-IELTS Australia
IELTS TEST VENUE ( BD - 040 ) & REGISTRATION CENTRE Wings Centre House # 55 , Road # 4/A, Dhanmondi , Dhaka -1209 Phone : 88-02-9660392
