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January β March
Spring and early summer exam dates
Seats fill up fast for March and April tests. Book 8β10 weeks ahead if you need results for a May university deadline.
Register for your IELTS exam with confidence
Understand the best time to book IELTS, compare computer versus paper formats, and discover approved registration centres in major global cities so you never miss an application deadline.
Best time to register for IELTS
Reserve your seat while keeping enough preparation time and wiggle room for a retake if needed. Use these seasonal pointers to plan backwards from your deadline.
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April β June
Late summer admissions & migration plans
Aim to register by late April for July exam spots. This window keeps time for retakes before August filing cut-offs.
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July β September
Autumn intakes and visa lodgements
Demand spikes again in August. Reserve your seat at least six weeks out and double-check IDP/British Council holiday schedules.
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October β December
January university deadlines and PR submissions
Festive closures limit availability, so register before mid-November for December dates or plan a quick January sitting.
Registering for computer vs paper IELTS
Both formats follow identical grading. Choose the delivery mode that fits your strengths, timing needs, and test-day comfort.
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Computer-delivered IELTS
Why candidates pick this:
- Results in 3β5 days with multiple daily test slots
- On-screen word count and highlight tools for Writing and Reading
- Great for fast typers who prefer individual headsets during Listening
Keep in mind:
- Speaking test is still face to face on the same or next day
- Limited venues compared to paper exams, so seats can go quickly
- Requires comfort with typing essays and navigating on-screen tools
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Paper-based IELTS
Why candidates pick this:
- Familiar booklet format with the same task types
- More regional availability, especially in smaller cities
- Ideal if you prefer writing essays by hand or highlighting with pen
Keep in mind:
- Results released in 13 days, so register earlier for deadline-driven plans
- Listening uses shared speakers in many venuesβbring quality earplugs if sound is an issue
- Need clear handwriting and manual word counting for Writing Task 1 and 2
Where to register for IELTS worldwide
Click a city to reveal official IELTS registration centres across East and Southeast Asia. Confirm availability on the linked booking pagesβdates change weekly based on demand.
Tokyo, JapanJapan+
IDP IELTS Tokyo
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: Kanda Mikuracho 2-2, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Book via IDP IELTSEiken Foundation IELTS Tokyo
Provider: Eiken Foundation of Japan
Mode: Paper-based
Address: Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
Book via Eiken Foundation of JapanOsaka, JapanJapan+
IDP IELTS Osaka
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: Umeda Sky Building Tower West, 1-1-4 Umeda, Osaka
Book via IDP IELTSSeoul, South KoreaKorea+
IDP IELTS Seoul Gangnam
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: 6F, City Cinema B/D, 22 Teheran-ro 87-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Book via IDP IELTSBusan, South KoreaKorea+
IDP IELTS Busan
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: 2F, 30 Centumseo-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Book via IDP IELTSHong Kong SARHong Kong+
IDP IELTS Hong Kong
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: 5/F, Morrison Plaza, 9 Morrison Hill Road, Wan Chai
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Hong Kong
Provider: British Council
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: 3 Supreme Court Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Book via British CouncilTaipei, TaiwanTaiwan+
British Council Taipei
Provider: British Council
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: No. 45, Shifu Road, Xinyi District, Taipei
Book via British CouncilIDP IELTS Taiwan
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: 7F, No. 65, Section 1, Zhongxiao West Road, Taipei
Book via IDP IELTSHo Chi Minh City, VietnamVietnam+
IDP IELTS Ho Chi Minh City - Dien Bien Phu
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: 161 Dien Bien Phu, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Ho Chi Minh City
Provider: British Council
Mode: Paper-based
Address: 195 Dien Bien Phu, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Book via British CouncilHanoi, VietnamVietnam+
IDP IELTS Hanoi
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: 53A Le Van Huu, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Hanoi
Provider: British Council
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: 20 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho District, Hanoi
Book via British CouncilManila, PhilippinesPhilippines+
IDP IELTS Manila - Makati
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: 7F, Paseo Center, 8757 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Philippines
Provider: British Council
Mode: Paper-based
Address: 7/F, Taipan Place, F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Book via British CouncilCebu, PhilippinesPhilippines+
IDP IELTS Cebu
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: 9/F Keppel Center, Samar Loop, Cebu Business Park
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Cebu Partner Venue
Provider: British Council partner
Mode: Paper-based
Address: Unit 4C, The Persimmon, M.J. Cuenco Avenue, Cebu City
Book via British Council partnerBangkok, ThailandThailand+
IDP IELTS Bangkok Silom
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: 4F Liberty Square, 287 Silom Road, Bangrak, Bangkok
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Thailand
Provider: British Council
Mode: Paper-based
Address: 189 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
Book via British CouncilChiang Mai, ThailandThailand+
British Council Chiang Mai Partner Venue
Provider: British Council partner
Mode: Paper-based
Address: Language Institute, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai
Book via British Council partnerIDP IELTS Chiang Mai
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: 5 Kaew Nawarat Road, Wat Ket, Chiang Mai
Book via IDP IELTSJakarta, IndonesiaIndonesia+
IDP IELTS Jakarta
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: Plaza Kuningan, Menara Selatan 3F, Jakarta
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Jakarta
Provider: British Council
Mode: Paper-based
Address: Senayan City Office Tower, Level 7, Jakarta
Book via British CouncilSurabaya, IndonesiaIndonesia+
IDP IELTS Surabaya
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: Pakuwon Tower, Jalan Embong Malang 1, Surabaya
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Surabaya Partner Venue
Provider: British Council partner
Mode: Paper-based
Address: Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya
Book via British Council partnerKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMalaysia+
IDP IELTS Kuala Lumpur
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: Level 7, Menara Teo Chew, 1 Jalan Lumut, Kuala Lumpur
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Malaysia
Provider: British Council
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Book via British CouncilPenang, MalaysiaMalaysia+
British Council Penang Partner Venue
Provider: British Council partner
Mode: Paper-based
Address: Wisma Great Eastern, 25 Light Street, George Town
Book via British Council partnerIDP IELTS Penang
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: Menara Boustead, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, George Town
Book via IDP IELTSSingaporeSingapore+
IDP IELTS Singapore
Provider: IDP IELTS
Mode: Computer & Paper
Address: Raffles City Tower, #06-11, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore
Book via IDP IELTSBritish Council Singapore
Provider: British Council
Mode: Computer-delivered
Address: 30 Napier Road, Singapore
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