IELTS is proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true to life ability to communicate in English.
IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP:IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment. IELTS testing at the University of Canterbury is managed by IDP:IELTS Australia.
IELTS is recognised and accepted by over 9000 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. In New Zealand, IELTS is used as a measure of English language proficiency for immigration, university entrance requirements and other professional designations.
The cost for the IELTS test is $385 NZD (incl. GST).
IELTS Test Centre location
The IELTS Test Centre is located at the Centre for Assessment and Monitoring (CAM) on the Dovedale campus of the University of Canterbury, Christchurch.
Opening hours are 9.30am–4pm, Monday to Friday.
IELTS test dates
Dates below indicate tests undertaken at the University of Canterbury unless otherwise stated.
| MONTH | DATE | MODULE |
|---|---|---|
| July 2020 | Saturday 11 | Academic and General |
| July 2020 | Saturday 25 | Academic and General |
| August 2020 | Saturday 8 | Academic and General |
| August 2020 | Saturday 22 | Academic and General |
| September 2020 | Saturday 12 | Academic and General |
| September 2020 | Saturday 26 | Academic and General |
| October 2020 | Saturday 10 | Academic |
| October 2020 | Saturday 31 | Academic and General |
| November 2020 | Saturday 7 | Academic and General |
| November 2020 | Saturday 21 | Academic and General |
| November 2020 | Saturday 28 | Academic |
| December 2020 | Saturday 5 | Academic and General |
How to book the IELTS test
The Online Registration System (ORS) is the IELTS web-based online booking and payment platform developed by IDP Education Ltd. ORS enables customers to book and pay for their test online.
The Online Registration System (ORS) provides:
- Easy registration process – You register only once with your personal details and ID. You will need to provide a colour copy of your valid passport. A valid credit card or debit card is required for payment at the end of the registration process.Quick and easy online booking –You can make online bookings and payments anywhere, anytime.
- Quick and easy online booking – You can make online bookings and payments anywhere, anytime. Instant booking confirmation – Once payment is made, you will instantly receive a booking confirmation email.
- Instant booking confirmation – Once payment is made, you will instantly receive a booking confirmation email.
Apply for the IELTS test online.
If you don’t have a computer, please contact the IELTS office between the hours 9.30am – 4.00pm to arrange a time to come into the IELTS Centre to do the online booking from one of our computers. You will need to bring your passport and credit card or debit card to complete the booking.
The cost for the IELTS test is $385 NZD (incl. GST).
IELTS information for candidates (PDF, 789KB, 8 pages)
IELTS test day information
The test is usually on a Saturday afternoon and will take about four hours.
Your speaking interview with an examiner will usually be scheduled on the morning of your test. In some instances the speaking interview may be scheduled any day of the week five days before the test. All applicants living out of Christchurch will have their speaking interviews scheduled on the morning of your test.
Information about test day will be sent out one week before your speaking interview. Please read the information carefully. The letter will advise your speaking interview time, where you should go and what to bring with you.
Free car parking is available on the University of Canterbury, Dovedale Ave campus on a Saturday, except for parking in reserved, disabled and visitor spaces, or in areas not otherwise marked out for parking.
Parking charges apply Monday to Friday.
IELTS Test Centre
Centre for Assessment and Monitoring (CAM)
University of Canterbury
Dovedale Ave
Ilam
Christchurch
Phone: +64 3 369 3779
Email: [email protected]