IELTS test day | British Council Azerbaijan

You’re bound to feel a little bit nervous on test day. To help things go as smoothly as possible for you, we’ve put together some information to help you understand what will happen on the day of your test.

WHEN SHOULD I ARRIVE?

The test starts at 09:00. However we recommend you arrive by 08:00 to give you enough time to get settled. Unfortunately, if you arrive after the start of the test you will not be allowed to take the test on that day.

WHAT IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?

You need to bring along the national identity card or passport listed as identification on your application form. Driving licences and student IDs are not accepted as identification.

Unfortunately, candidates without valid ID will not be allowed to sit the test.

WHY DO YOU TAKE MY PHOTOGRAPH?

Security at IELTS tests is important to us. As an added measure, our exams services staff take a passport-style photograph of candidates on the test day. The photograph appears on your results (also known as your Test Report Form). This procedure is mandatory.

Candidates under 18 years of age must have a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian so that we can take the photograph.

WHAT AM I PERMITTED TO TAKE INTO THE TEST ROOM?

In the test room you are allowed to have:

Your identification document

You will not be able to take anything else into the test room.

WHAT DO I DO WITH MY OTHER BELONGINGS, SUCH AS MY BAG AND COAT?

There will be a cloakroom where you will need to leave all your belongings. The cloakroom will be locked during the test. The British Council is not responsible for loss or damage to your personal belongings at the test venue. Therefore, we strongly recommend leaving valuables, such as mobile phones and computers, at home.