EIT - Eastern Institute of Technology

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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular high stakes English-language test for study, work and migration, with more than 2.2 million tests taken each year.

IELTS assesses all of your English skills — reading, writing, listening and speaking — and is designed to reflect real life use of English — at study, at work, and at play.

The IELTS test is developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment. It has an excellent international reputation, and is accepted by over 9,000 organisations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.

IELTS is the most widely accepted English language test that uses a one-on-one speaking test to assess your English communication skills. This means that you are assessed by having a real-life conversation with a real person. This is the most effective and natural way of testing your English conversation skills.

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.

EIT is a registered British Council IELTS Centre.

You need 5.5 – 6.0 to do a Diploma Course at a New Zealand Polytechnic.

You need 6.0 – 7.5 in an Academic IELTS exam, depending on the course you take to enter a New Zealand University.

You need 6.5 in a General IELTS exam to gain permanent residency.

You need 7.0 – 7.5 in an Academic IELTS exam to register as a medical practitioner in New Zealand.

Band Score 1-9
Level Indicator 1 Elementary
Level Indicator 2 Pre-intermediate
Level Indicator 3 Intermediate
Level Indicator 4 Upper Intermediate 
Level Indicator 5 Advanced

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.

Exam dates are filling up fast – for the most up to date availability contact Vicki on 06 830 1809

14 October 2017

28 October 2017

11 November 2017

2 December 2017

IELTS Dates for 2018

20 January 2018

10 February 2018

03 March 2018

24 March 2018

21 April 2018

12 May 2018

2 June 2018

30 June 2018

28 July 2018

18 August 2018

29 September 2018

27 October 2018

10 November 2018

1 December 2018

IELTS Application Form and Information to Download

Download IELTS Application Form here

Download 2017 Infomation for IELTS Candidates here

The fee to sit the IELTS test is NZ$385.00 (including GST).

IELTS Application forms can be downloaded, picked up from EIT’s Information Centre, the English Language Centre at EIT, or emailed to you.

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: You can take your payment and completed application form, along with your passport to the Main Reception at 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 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.

Cancellation and Transfer

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 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 the day of the exam. 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).

EIT bank account details are as follows:

Account Name: Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand
Account Number: 03 0631 0007233 84
Bank Name: WESTPAC Banking Corporation

To enable us to quickly identify your payment, please ensure that your full name and “IELTS Fee” is clearly noted on your bank remittance form. Please send us an email after you have paid, so we can look out for your payment on the bank statement.

Or if you prefer to post a cheque or Bank Draft please address it as follows:

Attention: IELTS Test Centre
The Eastern Institute of Technology, Hawke’s Bay
Private Bag 1201
Taradale 4142
Napier, NEW ZEALAND

The exam will be held at the International Centre at EIT (3^rd Floor of A block).   Once you have registered with the Administration Staff you will need to remain in the waiting area until your speaking test has been completed.   To avoid crowding in the waiting area, we recommend you arrive 15 to 20 minutes before your speaking time.      Only IELTS candidates are permitted into the building on test day – friends and family must wait outside the building.  They are welcome to wait in the EIT library if the weather is wet or cold.

Please make sure you bring your passport with you – you need to show your passport to the Administration staff and Examiners.

You will be advised by letter of your appointment time for your speaking interview. The speaking interview takes around 15-20 minutes and will take place before the Listening, Reading and Writing Exam, which starts at 1.00pm.  All sections of the IELTS exam will be completed by 4.00pm.

Candidates are required to leave the building immediately after their speaking test and must not remain in the waiting area with other candidates.

A photograph and finger scan will be taken on test day – the photograph taken by the test centre will appear on your Test Report Form.  For more information about the Test Day Photography system, please refer to the brochure available at the test venue.

You will need to bring lunch with you as the cafeteria at EIT is closed at the weekends.  Alternatively there is Subway at the Pettigrew Green Arena across the road from EIT where you can purchase lunch.  The Taradale Shopping Centre is a short drive away and has several cafes where you can also purchase lunch.

If you do not live locally:  EIT is 15km from Napier Airport.  It takes approximately 20 minutes by Shuttle Bus.  You may like to arrive in Napier on the Friday so you can be at EIT in time for your interview on Saturday morning.  If you need accommodation you can contact the Colonial Lodge (068447788) or the Ballina Motel (068450648) who are both located in Taradale.  Cheaper hostel accommodation is available in Napier or Hastings.

Please note:  If you cancel your test date you will receive no refund. If you are unable to attend on test day due to illness you must advise the centre and provide a medical certificate within 5 days of the test in order to get a refund.

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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 English Language Centre please let us know.

Candidates are given one copy of their Test Report Form and this cannot be replaced. Candidates may request up to five additional copies to be sent to receiving organisations (tertiary institutions, professional bodies, or government departments).

As a Test Centre we are not permitted to give results over the phone, by fax or email.

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 eight 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.

If you have any queries please contact EIT’s IELTS Administrator’s on ielts@eit.ac.nz, or phone Vicki Algar on 06 830 1809

IELTS Testing Centre
Eastern Institute of Technology
501 Gloucester Street, Taradale 4112 or;
Private Bag 1201, Taradale 4142
Hawke’s Bay
New Zealand

The English Language Centre Reception at EIT is open from 9.30am – 1.00pm Monday to Friday. 

EIT Main Reception staff can also provide assistance with applications and payment

For more information please contact EIT’s IELTS Administrator’s on Vicki Algar on 06 830 1809, email ielts@eit.ac.nz or or visit the IELTS website www.ielts.org.