Taking IELTS

  There are answers for frequently asked questions concerning the test procedure in this section.
If you weren’t able to find the answer for your question we would be glad to reply it.
You can send your questions on ielts@bkc.ru, to the forum, or telephone BKC IELTS Centre: (495) 604-45-89.

The information about the Test Dates and Registration Dates you can find here

The information about the Test location is available for candidates by emails and this website in the Section about the Test Location a week before the exam.

FAQ

1. Registration for the IELTS Test

   • The Test and Registration Dates
   • The registration documents for the test sessions in 2009.
   • Filling in the Application Form
   • What ID document to indicate
   • Choosing the module
   • Presenting the documents
   • Confirmation of registration
   
   

2. Taking IELTS

   • Test duration
   • Test structure
   • What is necessary to bring for the Test?
   • What is prohibited to bring for the Test?
   
   

3. IELTS Test Results

   • Time of getting Test results
   • Ways of getting Test certificates
     1. For Muscovites
     2. For nonresidents
     3. The number of issuing certificates
   
   

4. Sending additional Test Report Forms indicated on the application forms

   
   

5. Order of additional Test Report Forms

   
   

6. Refusal, absence or Test date transfer

   • Refusal of the Test
   • Test date transfer
   • Absence from the Test

1. Registration for the IELTS Test

   • The Test and Registration Dates

     It is necessary to choose a test date and register for it within the registration period. The information about the Test and Registration dates is available in the Test and Registration Dates section.

     
     

   • The registration documents for the test sessions in 2009

     For Registration for the IELTS Test it is necessary to bring the following original documents in the BKC IELTS Centre:

     • Filled in Application Form
     • The receipt confirming test payment
       The Test cost is 7200 roubles. The payment is produced in a bank. To get the receipt it is necessary to contact BKC IELTS Centre. It can be also received by email if you fill in the electronic application (which is not considered to be the registration for the Test). There must be noted the Vat sum in payment receipts.
     • Two photos (4*5)
       Photographs must meet visa requirements.Photos should be coloured or white and black (with light background), made professionally and not more than six months ago.
     • A copy of your passport (the page with the photo and family name) indicated on the application form. It can be either civil or international passport. You must bring the ID document indicated on the application form to the test and for the issue of certificates.
     • A copy of additional ID with your photo (embassy requirement).
     • Signed contract for provision of services for holding the IELTS Test.

     The signed contract for provision of services for holding the IELTS Test. Muscovites and nonresidents fill in the contract during the registration in the BKC IELTS Centre. Nonresidents inquire a contract form and its instruction via ielts@bkc.ru. In case of filling in the contract by an under-age there must be a written assent to conclusion of the contract. A form is available via ielts@bkc.ru.
     On the assumption of opportune presenting the documents BKC IELTS Centre give a confirmation of registration for candidates. The registration is considered to be realized after receiving the confirmation by candidates.

     
     

   • Filling in the Application Form

     You can fill in the application form in BKC IELTS Centre or receive it via e-mail in case filling in electronic application (which is not considered to be the registration for the test).

     
     

   • What ID document to indicate

     There can be indicated either civil or international passport on the application form. It is important to bring the ID document indicated on the application form both to the test and for the issue of certificates.

     
     

   • Choosing the module

     Filling in the application form pay attention to the module. If you doubt about choosing the right module you can find its detailed description in Choosing Module section or get information in institutions and embassies depending on taking IELTS purposes.

     
     

   • Presenting the documents

     The essential documents must be presented to BKC IELTS Centre by a candidate (or his/her representative) or by post. The address is B. Nikitskaya Street, 24/1, bld.5, Moscow, 125009. The registration is realized on the assumption of opportune presenting the documents (not later than the last registration date) to BKC IELTS Centre. The registration for the IELTS test can not be realized in case of documents delay because of the post.

     
     

   • Confirmation of registration

     It is necessary to get confirmation of registration after presenting the documents.

     
     
   
   

2. Taking IELTS

   • Test time

     08:30 – 09:30 – registration procedure (checking documents). Late-comers are not allowed to take the IELTS test. On this occasion refund is not executed.

     
     

   • The IELTS test structure

     There are four sections:

     1. Listening — 30-40 minutes;
     2. Reading — 60 minutes;
     3. Writing — 60 minutes;
     4. Speaking — 11-14 minutes.
        
        Attention! Speaking may be scheduled both within a week before the test date and within a week after the test date. Candidates are informed about their speaking time on the test date but in case speaking is held before the main date they are informed five or seven days before. For nonresidents speaking will be appointed on the test day in a priority order.
     
     

   • What is necessary to bring for the Test?

     Candidates must bring two ID documents. Passport is the main document number of which is entered on the application form. Candidates are not permitted for the test without indicated passports. Another passport or driving license can be additional ID documents. All writing materials will be provided.

     
     

   • What is prohibited to bring for the Test?

     It is strictly prohibited to bring for the test mobile phones, pagers, books (including dictionaries), electronic devices and laptops.

     
     
   
   

3. IELTS Test Results

   • Time of getting Test results

     The IELTS Test Report Form is available 13 days after the test.

     
     

   • Ways of getting test certificates

     1. For Muscovites:
        • Certificates are accessible in BKC IELTS Centre on the 13th day after the test date from 18:00 - 20:00 and then according to the working schedule of BKC IELTS Centre. It is available to get the results with the help of power of attorney which can be filled in during the registration, on the test date or after the test.
        • The IELTS Test results are not available by telephone, fax and e-mail.
        
        
     2. For nonresidents:
        • The IELTS certificate can be delivered by post (registered letter). To send it by post a candidate must confirm such a necessity and home address (point 5 of the Application Form) via e-mail. Confirmation should be send ONLY from e-mail which was indicated in the Application Form ( point 7).
        • There is also such an opportunity to use express service. In this case you should ask for details of this procedure by e-mail or by telephone: (495) 604-45-89. The courier cost is paid by a candidate.
        • It is available to get the IELTS certificate with the help of power of attorney which can be filled in during the registration, on the test date or electronically (it is sent by e-mail when candidate requires it).
        • The IELTS Test results are not available by telephone, fax and e-mail.
        
        
     3. The number of issuing certificates
        • Candidates are given only one copy of their Test Report Forms. Replacement Test Report Form is not provided in case of loss.
        
        
   
   

4. Sending additional Test Report Forms indicated on the application forms

   • For sending additional Test Report Forms (up to five copies) free of charge into receiving organizations candidates must confirm its necessity via e-mail within a month after issuing certificates (starting from the 13th day after the test date). Receiving organizations are embassies, consulates, institutions and to employers. Sending additional Test Report Forms to employers is realized with the presence of official inquiry of the employer organization. Additional Test Report Form will not be sent to education or immigration agents.
     
   • To change address information in the application form is not permitted after the last registration date.
   
   

5. Order of additional Test Report Forms

   • Candidate can order additional Test Report Form into receiving organizations (embassies, consulates, institutions and to employers) within two years after the test date. For this procedure it is necessary to fill in applications for the issue of additional Test Report Forms in BKC IELTS Test Centre and to pay the receipt in a bank. Since 15th December 2008 the issue of additional Test Report Form costs 531 rubles including postal charges.
     The production time of additional Test Report Form lasts 5 working days since the day BKC IELTS Test Centre receives original applications and the receipt. Registered mail is carried out every week on Tuesday and Thursday.
   
   

6. Refusal, absence or Test date transfer

   • Refusal

     Candidate can refuse the test. The candidate refusal is fixed on a special application form of the Test Centre and must be presented not more than five weeks (35 days) before the test date. In this occasion the Test Centre makes a refund within 15 days after presenting the original application for refund. Though the Test Centre can hold 25% of the test cost.

     
     

   • Test date transfer.

     Candidate can transfer the test date. Application for the test date transfer if fixed on a special form of the Test Centre and must be presented not more than five weeks (35 days) before the test date. Besides the test Centre can demand a candidate to pay for the test date transfer supplementary about 25% of the test cost.

     
     

   • Candidate’s Absence

     If a candidate is absent from the test the test date is not transferred and refund is not executed. The exceptions are: illness confirmed medically, disasters and terrorist acts. In this case application for refund or the test date transfer must be presented within 5 weekdays after the test date. The Test Centre can hold 25% of the test cost.