IELTS tests

IELTS measures the ability to communicate in English across all four language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). UKM QATAR is an approved venue for IELTS tests, which are recognised at over 10,000 institutions worldwide.

Whether you’re taking the IELTS for work, university or migration, we are here to help you achieve your goals!

IELTS Trial Test

We are pleased to announce that we are now offering free IELTS Trial Tests!

Taking the IELTS Trial Test helps familiarise yourself with taking the test under test conditions, and can also help identify where to improve.

For more information, or to register, click the button below 

UKM QATAR Offers Different Types of IELTS

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  • Academic

    Academic IELTS is for those who want to study at a higher education institution where English is the main language of instruction.

  • General Training

    General Training IELTS is for work experience, to take training programs, or migrate to an English-speaking country.

  • UKVI

    If you want to work, migrate, study or seek vocational training in the UK, you might need to take the IELTS for UKVI test. It is a Secure English Language Test (SELT) approved by the UK home office for visa applications to the United Kingdom. All UKVI tests will be delivered on Computer, and we offer both Academic and General Training IELTS for UKVI.

Taking Paper-based IELTS at UKM QATAR:

Taking Paper-based IELTS at UKM QATAR :

More Information about IELTS at UKM QATAR

Go through these tabs for more information regarding registering for the IELTS, making any payments and getting your results. 

To Register in Person:

Visit the UKM QATAR Testing Centre in person. We are located on the 2nd floor of Building 3. If you need instructions on how to get there, visit this link: How to get to UKM QATAR ?

To register for IELTS, you will need:

An original, valid Identity Document (passport OR Qatar National ID). Please note that the details (including name and ID number) on your TRF will match the details on the Identity Document you provide. These cannot be changed once payment has been received.
For UKVI tests, all candidates must bring an original Passport. Qatar National ID cards are not accepted for UKVI tests.
Photocopies, photos, expired or cancelled passports are not accepted.
On the Test Day, you must bring the same identification document (passport or QID) that you used to register
Office Hours for Registration:
Sunday-Thursday 7:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Testing Centre, University Of Doha For Science and Technology, Building 3, 2nd Floor.

For Data Protection:
Please click here for information on how IELTS and Cambridge use and store personal data collected during registration. It is important that your privacy and personal data are protected. If you have any questions about such matters, you can contact data.protection@cambridgeassessment.org.uk .

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FEES
Paper-based IELTS (Academic or General Training)
1130 QAR
IELTS on Computer (Academic or General Training)
1290 QAR
UKVI (Academic or General Training)
1320 QAR
Refund / Cancellation / Transfer – more than 5 weeks before test day
FREE
Refund / Cancellation / Transfer – less than 5 weeks before test day
5 weeks before a test day to 5 days after a test day. A refund/ cancellation/transfer is only allowed in exceptional cases. Contact ielts@ukm.qa for more information.
300 QAR
Additional Test Report Form Courier Fee
UKM QATAR IELTS Centre uses DHL to send TRFs internationally.
Inside Qatar – FREE
Outside Qatar– 100 QAR
One Skill Retake (OSR)
To retake one of the four skills, must be taken within 60 days of the original test date.
845 QAR

Registration

Unless otherwise instructed, IELTS Registration opens at 7.30 a.m. at the Testing Centre Registration Desk. Please refer to the Confirmation email you receive before the test day.

Anyone arriving after 8.45 a.m. will not be able to take the test. No transfers or refunds will be allowed for late arrivals.

ID Document

On test day, you must bring the same photo ID that you registered with. If you bring a copy of the photo ID, you will not be allowed to take the test. If your photo ID has expired, you will not be allowed to take the test.

If you give your passport to an embassy for a visa, ensure you will receive your passport in time for the test.

No transfers or refunds will be allowed for incorrect photo ID issues.

What to Bring for the Test

  • You are only allowed to bring your photo ID into the test room.
  • UKM QATAR provides pencils/pens, erasers and water.
  • Please do not bring any valuable items (watches, sunglasses etc.)
  • Avoid clothing with writing on it.

Speaking Test

The speaking test is usually on the same day as the other parts of the test; however in exceptional cases, it might be up to 7 days before or 2 days after the other parts of the test (speaking arrangements subject to the Testing Centre’s decision).

You will receive an email and SMS with details of your test (including speaking time) in the week before your test date.

Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled speaking time.

Bring the same photo ID for all parts of your IELTS test

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How do I get my results?

For Paper-based IELTS, results are available 13 days after the test. For IELTS on Computer, results are available 1-5 days after the test. You can check your results online here.

Provisional results are sent by SMS to candidates who click the "receive results by SMS" box when you book your IELTS. The UKM QATAR Testing Centre cannot guarantee that Ooredoo, Vodafone or any other mobile service provider can deliver the SMS to you. Please note, we cannot send an SMS to a non-Qatari mobile number.

Official results are issued on a Test Report Form (TRF), which you must pick up from the UKM QATAR Testing Centre in person. You receive one copy for yourself. You can request multiple copies to be sent to recognising organisations (e.g. universities and colleges). 

What is the pass mark?

There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Scores are graded on the 9-band system. Each educational institution or organisation sets its own minimum IELTS scores to meet its individual requirements.

If you are taking the test for University entry, you might require a specific Overall Band Score, with specific Band Score requirements for each of the four sections.

If you are taking the test to migrate to another country, you might not require a specific Overall or section Band Score, but the higher you score, the stronger your migration application might be.

In all cases, we advise you to check with your prospective university, company, agency, government or embassy. For a full list of Recognising Organisations that accept IELTS, please click here

How do I send copies of my TRF to other institutions?

We will send copies of your TRF to requested institutions if you submit the 'Application for the Issue of Additional TRFs' form with the appropriate fees (where applicable).

What do I do if I lose my Test Report Form?

IELTS policy stipulates that candidates receive only one copy of the Test Report Form. No exceptions.

Can I send someone to get my results for me?

Yes. You need to complete an Authorisation Form. The person picking up your results must bring the completed Authorization Form, your original photo ID used on test day, and the person’s own original ID.

What can I do if I am unhappy with my results?

You may apply for an Enquiry on Results (EOR) within six weeks of the test date. Please complete the IELTS Enquiry on Results form and pay the fee. The fee will be refunded if there is any change to your score.

Alternately, if you want to improve your score in just one of the four skills, you can choose to re-take just one skill, by applying for a One Skill Retake (OSR). More information about OSR can be found in the section below.

Please note that if you would like to apply for both an OSR and an EOR, you must apply for the EOR within two weeks of the test date. 

Can I reschedule or cancel my IELTS test?

At UKM QATAR , we follow the internationally-standardised Rescheduling and Cancellation policies as laid out by IDP.

For more information about these policies, please click here.

How can I raise a complaint about my IELTS experience?

IELTS is committed to providing the highest standard of customer service for every test taker. We want to hear from you if you feel we haven’t met your needs. All feedback and complaints are taken seriously and help us to improve our products, services, and your experience.

For more information about IELTS Complaints, please click here.

Whistleblower Policy

The IELTS whistle-blowing policy is intended to encourage and promote honest and ethical behaviour. We help test takers and other stakeholders to escalate concerns about actual, suspected or anticipated wrongdoing (malpractice) within the IELTS Test Partners (British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, Cambridge English) and within IELTS USA.

Under the policy, test takers and other stakeholders are able to report instances, or suspected instances, of unethical, improper, unlawful or undesirable conduct without fear of intimidation or reprisal.

This policy applies to all IELTS test takers and to other stakeholders. We act in the best interest of anyone who reports suspected wrongdoing under this policy to protect them from adverse reaction and the public disclosure of their identity.

If you have reasonable grounds for believing that wrongdoing has occurred, or is likely to occur, within the IELTS Test Partners (British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia, Cambridge English) or within IELTS USA, please report your concerns here.

One Skill Retake

Prepare for the IELTS

If you haven’t taken an IELTS before or would like to improve your score, the following information will help you.

Courses

IELTS preparation courses at UKM QATAR !

Please contact the Continuing Professional Education department at info@ukm.qa

Phone: +974 4428 0000

IELTS Practice Test

IELTS Progress Check is an official IELTS practice test online from https://www.ielts.com/prepare/mock-test

After you complete the test, you will receive a Feedback Report and a score from a qualified IELTS expert within 5 business days.

IELTS Progress Check covers all four sections; Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking for either the Academic or General Training IELTS test.

IDP and IELTS Websites

The IDP website https://ielts.idp.com/prepare  has a wide range of preparation materials, including practice tests, masterclasses, podcasts, videos and more!

The IELTS website www.ielts.com/prepare has free practice test materials to help you prepare for the Listening, Reading and Writing parts of the IELTS test.

There are also videos to give you some tips for the Speaking test. https://www.youtube.com/user/IELTSEssentials

IELTS by IDP Application

Prepare with confidence, using a personalised IELTS app experience that meets you where you are in your IELTS journey. Then get your test results as soon as they are released so you can get on with  more of life’s great adventures.

Click here  to download the IELTS by IDP App

What is One Skill Retake?

IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) is a new option for IELTS Candidates to improve their score by re-taking any one skill (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking). Previously, if you wanted to improve your scores, you would have to take a whole new IELTS Test; now, with OSR, you only need to take the skill that you want to improve. 

Who can do the OSR?

You can take the IELTS OSR if:

    1. You have completed a full IELTS On Computer (IOC) test, at a centre that offers OSR

    2. You take the OSR within 60 days of your full IELTS Test

How do I apply for an OSR?

If you meet the criteria above, you can register for your OSR in two simple steps:

     1. Log in to your account on Bx (click here), select your completed Test and the One Skill you want to retake

     2.Come in to the Test Centre to make payment

How much does an OSR cost?

The price for any OSR is 845 QAR. This is the same for each of the four skills: Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking.

Can I do an Enquiry on Results and an OSR at the same time?

If you want to submit an Enquiry On Results (EOR) against your original full IELTS test, you must do so within two weeks of the date of the original full IELTS test date for Listening, Reading and Writing, and wait until you receive your remark status before registering for an OSR for the same full IELTS test.

 

How will I get my results?

Your OSR results will show up in just the same way that your regular IOC results will show up. You will receive a new Test Report Form (TRF), that includes your OSR result, as well as the other results from the original test that you took.

Can I use my OSR results anywhere?

We advise that you check with the relevant organisation before booking your OSR. For a list of institutions that accept OSR, please click here.

 

UKM QATAR Offers Different Types of IELTS

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Testing Center Office Hours

  • Sundays-Thursday: 7.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.
  • Fridays: Closed
  • Saturdays: Closed for public – Open for test takers only

National Holidays:

The Testing Centre is closed on National Day (December 18th) and Sports Day (2nd Tuesday of February).

Eid Holidays: 

The Testing Centre is closed during the announced public holiday period during Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. UKM QATAR campus will be closed – there will be no tests during this period and results will not be available for collection. 

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