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IELTS on Paper Exams now to be held at Taradale High School. Still book online as you would do for EIT.
NEW VENUE (TEMPORARY):
Our temporary venue for IELTS exams is Taradale High School, 50 Murphy Road, Taradale, Napier 4112. We are hoping to be back on campus at EIT Te Pukenga early 2024.
If you wish to take an IELTS on Paper exam with us, please book via our IELTS page by clicking the Book IELTS Test here button.
IELTS:
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration.
Click here British Council IELTS to visit the British Council’s IELTS website for more information.
IELTS Test dates for 2023 and 2024
EIT – HAWKE’S BAY IELTS EXAM DATES FOR 2023:
Our IELTS on Paper exams are held on certain Saturdays only – normally once a month.
(Payment and confirmation emails are processed on a Tuesday if your payment is made via bank transfer on these days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Your seat is secure until we process your payment.
Please note the dates and availability below are an indication only – for up-to-date information click on this link: Book IELTS test here
IELTS ON PAPER EXAM DATES FOR 2023: | |
Saturday 28 October 2023 | Fully Booked |
Saturday 25 November 2023 |
Fully Booked |
IELTS ON COMPUTER EXAM DATES FOR 2023: | |
Unfortunately, our IELTS on Computer exam dates for 2023 have been suspended until further notice due to severe damage by Cyclone Gabrielle to our EIT Te Pukenga Campus. We apologise and hope to be up and running again with this type of test soon early 2024. |
IELTS ON PAPER EXAM DATES FOR 2024: | |
Saturday 27 January 2024 | Academic & General Seats Available |
Saturday 17 February 2024 | Academic & General Seats Available |
Saturday 23 March 2024 | Academic & General Seats Available |
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Academic & General Seats Available |
Saturday 25 May 2024 | Academic & General Seats Available |
Saturday 22 June 2024 | Academic & General Seats Available |
IELTS Exam Fee
IELTS Test Fee
The fee to sit either the IELTS on Paper or IELTS on Computer exam is NZ$399.00 (including GST).
(Payment and confirmation emails are processed on Tuesdays if your payment is made via bank transfer on these days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Your seat is secure from payment until we process it.
Bank Account Number (how to pay your IELTS exam fee)
EIT’s Bank Account Number is: 03 0631 0007233 84
Please enter the following details when you make payment:
Particulars: The test taker’s surname
Code: IELTS Test Fee
Reference: Enter the last five digits of your IELTS Payment Reference Number*
(Payment and confirmation emails are processed on Tuesdays if your payment is made via bank transfer on these days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Your seat is secure from payment until we process it.
IELTS Evening Preparation & IELTS One to One Lessons are on hold until EIT Campus reopens
Cancellation / Transfer Fees / Special Consideration / Evidence of ID / Courier and Test Report Form Copies
Click here British Council IELTS – Cancellation Policy to visit the British Council’s IELTS website for more information about cancellations and transfers.
Cancellation and Transfer
Candidates may cancel or transfer their IELTS test date by notifying us in writing (via email) no later than five weeks before their scheduled test date. There is an administration fee for either cancelling or transferring. Cost is NZD$75.00.
If it is within the five week time-frame there is no refund and you cannot transfer to another test date.
Special Consideration owing to exceptional circumstances
Click on this link for full information Special consideration for exceptional circumstances
Evidence of Identity on test day
You must provide proof of your identity (valid passport) at time of application and on test day.
Bring the same valid passport on the test day as the one recorded online with. If you do not do this you will not be allowed to take the test and you will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.
International Courier / International Postage Fees
We can courier your Test Report to a University overseas – just let us know the full address and contact person. We will provide you with a Tracking Number. The cost is NZD$55.00 per University.
We can also post your Test Report Form internationally – just let us know the full address and contact person. Unfortunately postage can not be tracked. The cost is NZD$10.00 per University.
Extra Copies of Test Report Form Fee
Candidates may request up to five additional copies to be sent to receiving organisations (tertiary institutions, professional bodies, or government departments free of charge within NZ).
If you require an extra copy of your Test Report Form (in addition to five copies we provide) please email us and we will email you the Additional Test Report Form application for you to complete.
An administration fee of NZD$25.00 per additional Test Report Form will apply. It will be posted locally within NZ for free or we can courier/post internationally (see pricing above).
IELTS Test Results - when are they available
IELTS on computer exam results will now be available within 3-5 days after exam.
IELTS on paper exam results will be available 13 days after the test.
Your Test Results will be available online on the Test Taker Portal – you will be sent an email notification to advise you when these can be viewed.
Your Test Report Form will also be sent to the address provided on your online application.
As a Test Centre we are NOT permitted to give results over the phone, by fax or email.
Another person collecting your results for you:
You can have another person pick up your Test Report Form on your behalf. This person must bring a copy of your passport along with a signed letter of permission (your name must be stated and the name of the person collecting your results). They must also bring along personal identification as well.
Click here British Council IELTS – Results to visit the British Council’s IELTS website for more information on test results.
Enquiry on Results
If you would like to query your test results, please action an EOR from the Test Taker portal or email ielts@eit.ac.nz within six weeks of your test date to apply for a re-mark.
The re-mark cost is NZD$250.00 and can take up to 2 – 21 days to process.
Increase to band score: If there is an increase in your band score you will receive an EOR letter stating your final results status. You will then be required to return your previously issued Test Report Form before a new one can be issued. Please complete the emailed refund forms as soon as possible so we can organise a full refund for your EOR fee.
No increase to band score: If there is no increase to your band score, you will receive an EOR letter stating your final results status. Unfortunately you will not receive a refund.
Contact us at EIT Hawke's Bay Campus Test Centre
Hawke’s Bay IELTS Testing Centre
Eastern Institute of Technology
IELTS Testing Centre, Level 3
501 Gloucester Street
Taradale
Napier 4112
New Zealand
IELTS Office Hours
Normal office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am to 2:50pm
IELTS One to One Lessons (postponed until 2024):
Our apologies but these are postponed until 2024 – Unable to attend our IELTS evening class? How about trying out our new Tuesday, Thursday and Friday one to one lessons.
Meet our IELTS tutor to discuss your requirements and get some strategies in place to get you underway.
Cost of Study: $70 (per hour)
Contact us on ielts@eit.ac.nz for more information.
IELTS Progress Check:
What is IELTS Progress Check? It is an official online practice test for test takers, marked by official IELTS experts. It is designed to offer new test takers an experience of the test and clear indication of how they will do in the real test. There are two versions; Academic Module and General Training Module.
On completion of the IELTS Progress Check, test takers receive an official feedback report, which includes indicative band scores for each skill and an overall indicative band score.
Cost is NZD$70.00
For more information on IELTS Progress Check
IELTS on Computer Exam (postponed until 2024):
Our apologies but these are postponed until 2024 – The IELTS on Computer exam gives test takers another way to sit the world’s most popular English test. It’s the same secure IELTS, but now there’s more booking flexibility and faster results.
Click here for more about IELTS on Computer
Click here for IELTS on Computer preparation video
Online Registration:
To register online you will need a colour photocopy of your current passport saved as a document (you will need to upload this).
How do you want to pay? Remember you don’t have to come into EIT; you can pay by bank transfer (details will be emailed to you once you have registered).
Or you can visit EIT Registration Office to pay by either cash, credit card or EFTPOS.
Once you have registered, you will be able to access the Test Taker Portal, view your test results online and you will also have access to online resources:
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- Road to IELTS – online preparation with downloadable practice tests, interactive activities, hints and tips on question types.
- IELTS Word Power App – an easy-to-use app that introduces you to useful English words to help you in the Speaking and Writing sections of the test and is available in iOS and for Android.
- IELTS WordReady – an online resource delivering vocabulary training to help you prepare for your IELTS test.
If you have any inquiries, please contact the IELTS Team on phone: (06) 830-1809 or email ielts@eit.ac.nz