The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for study, work, training, and migration purposes. IELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment, and is supported by an extensive programme of research, validation, and test development.
There are two modules to choose from – Academic and General Training:
IELTS Academic is for test takers wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration.
IELTS General Training is for test takers wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level.
The IELTS test is trusted worldwide because your test is delivered according to the highest standards in security and quality. Security protocols that include identification verification of all test takers, and data encryption ensure the integrity of your test results. Similarly, you can trust in the quality and consistency of the test because all examiners are qualified highly trained and qualified. Examiners’ work is routinely monitored, and they undergo continuous training.
IELTS test uses a nine-band scale with increments of 0.5, to assess your English language proficiency in four key skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Scores range from Band Score 1 (non-user) to Band Score 9 (expert).
The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes: Listening 30 minutes, Reading 60 minutes, Writing 60 minutes, and Speaking 11-14 minutes.
For more details on the test format, including the types of task and marking scheme, See Here.
The IELTS test can be taken from the age of 16.
If you are younger than 18 years old on the day of the test, you will require permission from a parent or legal guardian in order to take the test. We must receive permission to capture your photograph and finger-scan on the day of the test. You will not be able to take the test unless we receive this permission. When you have made a booking, we will provide you with a consent form which you will have completed by your parent or legal guardian.
To ensure that the language ability of all test takers is assessed fairly and objectively, IELTS provides a comprehensive service for test takers who have special requirements, including specific learning difficulties, hearing difficulties and visual difficulties, medical conditions.
If you have a disability or special requirements, we may be able to help you take your test.
If you require a modified version of IELTS, you must give the test centre three months’ notice. If your circumstances require special arrangements to be made, e.g. extra time, you must give the test centre six weeks’ notice.
Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements. Please note that we may ask for medical evidence.
We offer the computer-delivered IELTS exam up to 5 days a week and the paper -based IELTS exam 2-3 times a month. (Saturdays only)
To check for available test dates, Click Here
You can register online. You will need to complete an online application form, upload a copy of your ID document and pay the $349 IELTS test fee. To register, Click Here.
You can choose from two types of IELTS tests in Toronto: Academic or General Training, depending on whether you want to work, study or migrate.
General Training is not offered on all IELTS test dates.
The Academic test is for those who wish to study for an undergraduate or post-graduate degree course through English.
The General Training test is for those who are planning to join a training or work experience programmed in an English-speaking environment, you can contact us.
You can take the examination as many times as you wish. However, to minimize the amount of times required to take the examination, we recommend either taking a preparation course or using official IELTS practice materials. Prepare
The IELTS 9-band scoring system is used to measure and report scores in a consistent manner. Examiners are trained in line with globally agreed standards to ensure consistency in the quality of their assessment.
To understand how your test is assessed, Please visit IDP’s website – results
Paper-based
| 7:45 a.m.–8:30 a.m. | Registration |
| 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Listening + Reading + Writing |
| 1:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Speaking Test |
The speaking test is carried out face-to-face with a trained IELTS examiners. The time of your speaking test was selected during the registration process and a reminder will be sent to you 48 hours prior to your test date.
Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that we honor your venue, date, and time slot selection, we reserve the right to modify, discontinue and replace your selected preference.
Paper-based IELTS test results are posted and available to be pre-view online 13 calendar days after the test date. Computer-delivered IELTS test results are posted and available to be pre-view online 5 calendar days after the test date. Please note that we are not permitted to give out test results over the phone, fax, text or by email.
You can check your results online from 2:00 pm on the 13th day after the test date for paper-based, or 5 days after the test date for computer-delivered. The results show for 28 days after the results are released. You will need Your full name, passport/ID number and date of birth to access your preview. Please note: the online preview of your result is provisional and should not be used as an official confirmation of your achievement.
For candidates who has taken the computer delivered test please visit the link below 5 days after the test date.
For candidates who has taken the paper based test please visit the link below 13 days after the test date.
Computer-delivered IELTS exams are held in our purpose-built test center in Toronto. Our address is 112 Elizabeth St, 2nd floor Toronto, ON M5G 1P5. (MAP link) Prior to your test, you will receive an email with detailed instructions and maps on how to find our test venue.
Paper -Based IELTS exams are held in GTA. Please click here to see the locations.
Please click on the link below to download the required form, once completed please send the form back to us at info@ieltstoronto.com
Serious Causes
Candidates who seek to cancel their registration or transfer test dates within the
5-week period prior to the test date for the paper-based IELTS and 1-week period prior to the test date for the computer-delivered IELTS will only receive a refund if they can satisfy to the Administrator that their ability to sit the test has been affected by illness or serious cause. All claims and supporting documents must be submitted to the Administrator within seven (7) days after the test date. Serious causes include:
Serious Causes
Candidates who seek to cancel their registration or transfer test dates within the
5-week period prior to the test date for the paper-based IELTS and 1-week period prior to the test date for the computer-delivered IELTS will only receive a refund if they can satisfy to the Administrator that their ability to sit the test has been affected by illness or serious cause. All claims and supporting documents must be submitted to the Administrator within seven (7) days after the test date. Serious causes include:
To find out more details, please contact us at info@ieltstoronto.com
You must bring your ID document. This is most important as you will not be allowed to sit the test without it and will lose the full test fee. The ID must be the same document you provided to the centre during the registration.
No other documents or photocopies will be accepted. We accept only valid passports or valid Canadian PR cards. We do not accept any other form of ID. You can also bring pencils, erasers, pencil sharpeners, water in a transparent bottle and tissues. Mobile phones, watches or electronic equipment are not allowed in the test room.
Candidates who arrive late for test registration will not be allowed to take their test and will lose the full test fee.
If you cannot attend a test because of a medical emergency, you must provide an authorized medical certificate within five days of the missed test. The certificate must be in English and must clearly state the reason for the absence. You can email a scanned copy to info@ieltstoronto.com
You can request additional TRFs to be sent to different institutions by Clicking Here Please note it takes 3 business days to fully process your request and send your result to selected institutions.
You may request a re-mark. This process is known as an Enquiry on Results (EOR) and must be request within six-weeks from your test date.
Candidates wishing to request a re-mark of their results must:
If you took the IELTS Test with CES Exams Toronto, you can apply for Enquiry on Results by either submitting the forms in person at our office at 112 Elizabeth St, 2nd Floor, Toronto, or by emailing them to info@ieltstoronto.com
All re-mark requests must be made within six weeks of the test date. The re-marking process typically takes 2-4 weeks; however, please allow for delays due to holidays, volume and postal service.
Note: Processing of your EOR application will only begin after you have submitted the documents outlined in steps 1 & 2.
If your results do not change, we will inform you of the decision. If your results change, you will be asked to submit the original Test Report Form (and any additional copies of your test results) before the new Test Report Form can be issued.
Some additional facts about the EOR:
If you want to make a complaint regarding the conduct of your test, you must do so before you leave the test venue on the test day. Please speak to the Exams Manager about your complaint.
If you have a complaint that does not relate to the conduct of the test please contact the exams office .
If you are a refugee without an identity card or passport and you want to take an IELTS test, you may use your Canadian refugee claimant document. Please contact our office and we will assist with registration.
The following identification document(s) is accepted for the IELTS test:
The scanned document must be smaller than 1600 x 1600 pixels, and the full size should be 1.5 MB or less. At present, only JPEG, GIF or PNG files are supported. You can edit and re-upload your ID until it is accepted by test center.
If you should require assistance and or having trouble with uploading your ID document please email us at info@ieltstoronto.com and we will gladly provide support.
Common ID Errors: