Where can you take IELTS in New Zealand?
The British Council in New Zealand delivers IELTS through independent test centres, our partners. We offer a range of convenient test dates in 10 official IELTS test centre locations across New Zealand.
Choose how to take your IELTS test
You can take your test:
- in test centres: on paper or on a computer
- from the comfort of your home or anywhere with a reliable internet connection with IELTS Online (IELTS Academic only).
Find IELTS test dates
Use the dropdown to select your preferred location and see upcoming test dates.
The test fee includes free exclusive preparation materials, practice tests and much more.
Test schedule / timings
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 am and 12.00 pm. Afternoon sessions are usually between 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm.
If you take IELTS on paper, your Speaking test will take place on a different day to the other sections of the test, in a 7-day window before or after the main test day. You will receive an email confirming your Speaking test date 48 hours in advance.
Choose your Speaking test slot
You can choose your Speaking test slot whether you take IELTS on a computer or on paper. If we need to change your slot due to the pandemic, we will notify you by email or phone.
If you take IELTS Online, the Speaking test will usually be before your Listening, Reading and Writing. It could be on the same or a different day.
Looking to work, study, or live in the UK?
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.