What is IELTS?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.
IELTS is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
IELTS at EIT
EIT is a registered British Council IELTS Centre.
Contact:
International Centre
Eastern Institute of Technology
501 Gloucester Street, Taradale 4112
Private Bag 1201, Taradale 4142
Hawke's Bay
New Zealand
Telephone: +64 6 974 8902
Facsimile: +64 6 974 8905
Email: ielts@eit.ac.nz
IELTS Administrator: Robin Heath
The International Centre at EIT is open from 9.00-4.30pm Monday to Friday.
IELTS Test Dates 2010
23 January
20 March
8 May
19 June (Academic only)
31July
11 September
30 October
4 December
All test dates are for Academic and General Modules.
Fees
The fee to sit the IELTS test is NZ$340.00 (including GST).
Academic and General Training
IELTS is available in two formats - Academic and General Training.
The Academic Reading and Writing tests assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.
The General Training Reading and Writing tests are not designed to test the full range of formal language skills required for academic purposes, but emphasise basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context. General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programmes not at degree level, or for immigration purposes.
All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests.
Application Procedures
Application forms can be downloaded, picked up from the International Centre at EIT, or sent by post or email to you. Please note that candidates must not wear glasses in the photographs submitted for IELTS registration.
Where to take your completed IELTS Application Form:
In person: Make your payment at the Information Centre at EIT, then take your completed application form, two passport size photographs, receipt for payment and your passport to the International Centre, A Block, Eastern Institute of Technology, 501 Gloucester Street, Taradale 4112, Napier.
By Mail: Make your cheque out to Eastern Institute of Technology, and post with your completed application form, two passport size photographs, and a photocopy of your passport to IELTS Testing Centre, Private Bag 1201, Taradale 4142, Napier.
The address provided by you on the Application Form is the address where the Test Report Form will be sent. If you wish to have correspondence prior to the test sent to a different address, please let us know.
IELTS Application Form and Information to Download
Application form
IELTS Information for Candidates
IELTS EIT Information for Candidates
Cancellation and Transfers
You cannot cancel or transfer your test date within 5 weeks of the test date unless you are able to provide a medical certificate. If you decide to transfer within 5 weeks of the test date you will need to pay another $340.00 to sit the test on the new date requested. If you are absent on test day you will receive no refund.
Evidence of Identity
Evidence of identity must be provided at the time of application and on test day. This must be a passport that is not expired at registration nor on the test day.
Please contact the IELTS Administrator at the time of registration if you know that your passport will not be available on test day (because it is with Immigration for passport or visa renewal).
Specimen Materials
An IELTS Specimen Materials book and CD can be purchased from EIT to help you to prepare for the test. Contact the IELTS Administrator if you are interested.
IELTS Preparation Courses
For more information on studying at EIT in our General English or IELTS Preparation Programmes, click here
Test Results
Results will be produced 13 days after the test. Your Test Report Form will be sent to the address provided on your Application Form. If you wish to pick your results up from the International Centre please let us know.
Candidates are given one copy of their Test Report Form and this cannot be replaced. Candidates may request for up to five additional copies to be sent to receiving organisations (tertiary institutions, professional bodies, or government departments).
Test centres are not permitted to give results over the phone or by fax or email.
Enquiry of IELTS Results
If you are not happy or wish to query your test results, please see the IELTS Administrator within four weeks of the test to apply for a re-mark. This procedure costs NZ$180 (including GST) and can take up to six weeks to process. If there is an increase in your band score you will be issued a new TRF and receive a full refund. If there is no change to your band score, you will not receive a refund.
More Information about IELTS
For more information contact the IELTS Administrator or visit the IELTS website www.ielts.org.