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 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.

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.

Click here for IELTS Evening Preparation Course and IELTS One to One Lessons

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 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.       

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.

Hawke’s Bay IELTS Testing Centre
Eastern Institute of Technology
IELTS Testing Centre, Level 3
501 Gloucester Street
Taradale
Napier 4112
New Zealand