Take IELTS with the British Council | British Council Singapore

IELTS or the International English Language Testing System is the world’s most popular English language test. If you’re looking to work, study or live abroad then taking an IELTS exam in Singapore can help you make that dream come true.

We are pleased to announce that from 28 June 2026, all IELTS tests will be delivered on computer, providing a faster, more efficient and streamlined testing experience.

IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer have the same test format, questions and scoring. IELTS on computer also offers significant benefits to test takers at no additional cost:

Faster results: Receive your results in under 5 days; typically 1-2 days
Faster booking: Book your test up to 48 hours before test day
More test dates: Access more frequent test dates
One Skill Retake: Only available with IELTS on computer, you can retake just one part of test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking

To learn more about IELTS on Computer, please view our familiarisation test and video tutorials.

Book your IELTS test in Singapore

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Why take the IELTS test?

Success starts with IELTS – it’s your end goal that matters. The IELTS exam from the British Council is accepted as evidence of English language for higher education and global migration.

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Which IELTS exam should I take - IELTS Academic Vs IELTS General Training

Choose the right IELTS exam from the British Council based on where you want to go and what you want to do.

IELTS test dates, fees and locations in Singapore

We offer IELTS tests in many locations across Singapore, at affordable prices. Select your test date and book IELTS today.

Prepare for your IELTS test

We have everything you need to prepare for your IELTS exam in Singapore, including a wide variety of free IELTS preparation materials. Start preparing for your IELTS exam today.

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Understand what happens on the day of your IELTS exam

To help your IELTS exam in Singapore go as smoothly as possible, we’ve put together information and advice about what will happen on the day.

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IELTS for Academic and General Training: transfer and cancellation policy

Make sure you are familiar with our IELTS cancellation and refund policy – if you are looking to cancel or reschedule your IELTS exam in Singapore, find out more here.

IELTS Test taker portal

Check your IELTS score and access all the information relating to your IELTS test in the Test Taker Portal.

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Your IELTS results – when and how to get your IELTS score

Find out when and how you will get your IELTS results and what your IELTS score means.

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IELTS One Skill Retake

IELTS One Skill Retake is a new feature designed to help you get your desired test score without retaking the full test.