IELTS

ABOUT 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. It is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), the British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS is recognised by more than 6,000 institutions, including universities, immigration authorities and other government agencies, in over 120 countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, England, and the USA. Please refer to the IELTS website for the list of recognising organisations and exam information at www.ielts.org. Results are valid for 2 years.

IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment. It is a diagnostic test covering the four language skills – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview with an IELTS-certified examiner.

IELTS is available in two modules: Academic and General Training. The Academic Module assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. The General Training Module emphasises basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context; it 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 to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

IELTS IN COSTA RICA - CENTRE CR001

Registration: Candidates can register in person in Costa Rica or via email if coming from other countries. To register, candidates must complete the IELTS Candidate Application and submit it with two recent passport-sized photos, a photocopy of ID or passport, and the exam fee. The fee can be paid in cash, by credit or debt card, or by bank deposit or transfer.

Candidates submitting their applications by the registration closing date (please see 2012 Exam Dates section below) are guaranteed a place for the exam on that date. Otherwise, places are offered on a space availability basis.

Exam Fee: The fee for exams offered in Costa Rica is (US) $ 200.

Results: Exam results are ready for candidates thirteen days after the exam date. Results are available in the Reception for candidates in Costa Rica, or are sent by certified post or courier to candidate residing outside of Costa Rica. All candidates are given one copy of their results and can request up to five additional copies to be sent to government agencies, universities or other institutions. No results are given by phone, fax or email. The exam result is valid for two years.

Postponements and cancellations: Candidates requesting a postponement or cancellation of their exam within five weeks of the test date are charged the full exam fee, unless their request is for medical reasons and they can provide appropriate medical evidence to support their request within five days of the test date. Then the full fee minus an administrative fee is refunded.

Preparation courses: IHSJ Instituto Británico offers preparation courses for candidates in different formats: one-to-one tutorials and a choice of online courses. Cambridge ESOL also offers a choice of online courses. (See below).

2012 EXAM DATES

Both Academic and General Training Modules are offered on all exam dates.

PREPARATION COURSES

MORE INFORMATION

Visit our website (see below) or www.ielts.org for more information about IELTS and to download these documents:

IELTS Information for Candidates (Read this document carefully before submitting your application)

IELTS Application Form

IELTS Test Registration and Administration in Costa Rica

IELTS Preparing for IELTS (Two volumes of practice tests can be bought and downloaded from the IELTS website at: http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/how_do_i_prepare.aspx )

Our Reception is open for IELTS registration in our office in San Pedro from Monday to Saturday on these timetables: Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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