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Examinations in English for Adults

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)

ABOUT IELTS

IELTS, the International English Language 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 recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. Please refer to the IELTS website for a full list of recognising organizations and more exam information at www.ielts.org

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 purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

IELTS IN COSTA RICA

IH Costa Rica Instituto Britanico is the only IELTS centre in Central America. In 2007 we are offering IELTS on fourteen dates, although the General Training Modules is not offered on all dates.

Registration: Candidates can register in person in Costa Rica or via email if coming from other countries in the region. 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.

Candidate submitting their applications by the registration closing date (please see 2007 Exam Dates section below) are guaranteed a place for the exam on that date. Otherwise, places are offered on a space availability basis only.
Our Reception is open for registration at the office in Los Yoses, Monday to Saturday on these timetables:

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

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.