We offer a range of convenient test dates in five official IELTS test centre locations across South Africa. Whichever format you prefer, you will need to come to a test centre to sit your test. Find out more.
Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria
You can also take IELTS Online (IELTS Academic only) from the comfort of your home or any private space with a reliable internet connection.
The test fee includes free exclusive preparation materials, practice tests and much more.
Your Listening, Reading, and Writing sections of the test will be completed on the same day with no break in between. During the pandemic, we are running tests in the morning and in the afternoon. All sessions allow social distancing. Morning sessions are usually between 9.00 and 12.00. Afternoon sessions are usually between 13.00 and 16.00.
Choose your Speaking test slot
You can choose your Speaking test slot when you take IELTS on a computer. If we need to change your slot due to the pandemic, we will notify you by email or phone.
If you need a visa for working or studying in the UK, then in some cases you may need to take IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration or IELTS for UKVI Life Skills.