IELTS TEST DATES FOR 2020
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the most widely accepted English proficiency test, is a prerequisite if you want to study, work or live in a native English-speaking country.
The British Council Ghana administers the test a minimum of two times every month (i.e two test dates in each month) in four locations – Accra, Kumasi, Tamale and Abidjan. Choose which test helps you achieve your goals and decide on a convenient date that suits your schedule and preparedness.
Which Test to Take
If you are confused about which test to take, here’s a simplified guide:
Standard IELTS (Academic): Take this test if you want to travel to Canada, Australia, the United States of America (USA) to study for a degree, masters or PhD and the United Kingdom (UK), if you are a health professional, to register with the UK NMC to work.
Standard IELTS (General Training): This is the test for individuals who want to travel to Canada, Australia and the USA to work or for training programmes (and are not required to join a professional body). You should take this test if you want to study below degree level.
IELTS for UKVI (Academic): To prove your proficiency to communicate in the English language when applying for a visa through the UK Visas and Immigration, a division of the Home Office responsible for the UK’s visa system, you need to take the IELTS for UKVI. This is required of individuals who want to study (graduate/postgraduate level) in UK educational institutions.
IELTS for UKVI (General Training): If you want to train/work or study below degree level in the UK, then you have to take IELTS for UKVI (General Training).
IELTS Life Skills (A1): For those who need to demonstrate their speaking and listening skills in English as part of their application to the UK Visas and Immigration for ‘family of a settled person’ visas, you need to take IELTS Life Skills A1.
IELTS Life Skills (B1): To show your English speaking and listening skills as part of your application to the UK Visas and Immigration for indefinite leave to remain or citizenship, you have to take IELTS Life Skills (BI).
Note: You need to, however, check with the organisation/institution to verify which of the tests it recognises.
Test Dates
Standard IELTS
| Month | Test Dates | Test Location |
| January | 11th 18th | Accra/Kumasi Accra/Abidjan |
| February | 1st 13th | Accra/Kumasi Accra/Tamale |
| March | 7th 21st | Accra/Kumasi/Abidjan Accra |
| April | 4th 18th | Accra/Kumasi Accra/Abidjan |
| May | 9th 21st 30th | Accra/Kumasi Kumasi/Tamale Accra/Abidjan |
| June | 13th 20th | Accra/Kumasi Accra |
| July | 11th 25th | Accra/Kumasi/Abidjan Accra |
| August | 6th 8th 22nd | Tamale Accra/Kumasi Accra/Abidjan |
| September | 19th 26th | Accra/Kumasi Accra |
| October | 10th 15th 24th 31st | Kumasi Accra Kumasi/Abidjan Accra |
| November | 12th 21st | Accra/Tamale Accra |
| December | 5th 19th | Accra/Kumasi/Abidjan Accra |
IELTS for UKVI
| Month | Test Dates | Test Location |
| January | 11th 18th | Accra |
| February | 1st 13th | Accra |
| March | 5th 21st | Accra |
| April | 4th 18th | Accra |
| May | 9th 21st 30th | Accra |
| June | 13th 20th | Accra |
| July | 2nd 11th 25th | Accra |
| August | 8th 22nd | Accra |
| September | 12th 17th 26th | Accra |
| October | 15th 31st | Accra |
| November | 12th 21st | Accra |
| December | 5th 19th | Accra |
IELTS Life Skills A1 & B1
| Month | Test Dates | Test Location |
| January | 9th 10th 23rd 24th | Accra |
| February | 6th 7th 27th 28th | Accra |
| March | 5th 26th 27th | Accra |
| April | 16th 17th 30th | Accra |
| May | 1st 14th 28th 29th | Accra |
| June | 11th 25th 26th | Accra |
| July | 9th 23rd 24th | Accra |
| August | 6th 7th 20th 21st | Accra |
| September | 3rd 4th 24th 25th | Accra |
| October | 8th 22nd 23rd | Accra |
| November | 5th 6th 26th 27th | Accra |
| December | 17th 18th | Accra |
Please I want to register for the February test where can I locate you.
*Accra*, Mak-Geors House, Achimota, Between New Overhead and Neoplan Station, Adjacent Kantanka Motors Showroom. https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUKs8
*Kumasi*, The Village, Adum, Opposite the STC terminal. https://maps.app.goo.gl/9qbYV
*Tema*, Baidoo Towers, Community 1,
Between Bank of Africa and Community 2 Roundabout. https://goo.gl/maps/A3RQQZ9EHfHJniJW8
You can call 0246000170 for directions.
Please I would like to know how much it cost and how long I need to prepare for the exams.
The tuition fee:
Accra – 800 cedis
Kumasi – 700 cedis
Online – 600 Cedis
The tuition lasts for as long as it takes a candidate to be fully prepared, and that usually takes two weeks to three months depending on one’s level of proficiency in the English language and/or their availability for the lessons.
I want to join a class in Kumasi for IELTS standard for accademics. I will write the exams in 2nd week in February 2020, in Kumasi.
Thank you.
We shall be expecting you to join us in January for the classes.
How much is the Registration for the classes
The tuition fee:
Accra – 800 cedis
Kumasi – 700 cedis
Tema – 800 cedis
Online – 700 Cedis
How do I sit for the exams…thus the registration processes and access?
You can go to our nearest branch to be registered and trained for it.
Please I want to register for February test,please May I know the location in kumasi.I also want to join a class for standard ielts
Accra, Mak-Geors House, Achimota, Between New Overhead and Neoplan Station, Adjacent Kantanka Motors Showroom. https://g.co/kgs/2Y5JGS
Kumasi, The Village, Adum, Opposite the STC terminal. https://maps.app.goo.gl/9qbYV
Tema, Baidoo Towers, Community 1,
Between Bank of Africa and Community 2 Roundabout. https://goo.gl/maps/A3RQQZ9EHfHJniJW8
Please I want to register for February test,please May I know kumasi location
Opposite the STC terminal, Adum
How much is the registration fee
Which of the tests?
Please how much is cost for the academic test?
I want to register for April test
It’s 1417 cedis without classes.
Please when will the A1 test resume In Ghana?
Please do you have an office in cape coast? I want to register for the classes and write the exam.
No, please. We are only in Kumasi and Accra. The other alternative is to take the classes online.
Hello. I would like to take the test in December but have 1 month class before ‘is it possible? How much both will cost? I am also in Côte d’ Ivoire, do you have a campus or a place where I could stay during the 1 month?
Unfortunately, we do not have a hostel.
Pls am in tamale and am interested in the IELTS academic…how much is the payment for the registration and exams.. and where can I make the payment pls
Call 0246000170
Pls, can I be registered by a bro./Sister in the UK/US?
Yes
Please I would like to take the September test in Accra. How much is the cost for taking the exam
At the moment, the Standard IELTS exams is 1870 cedis and UKVI is 2000 cedis