International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

IELTS (www.ielts.org) is a test of English language proficiency administered by the British Council and the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. It is used to assess whether non-native speakers of English are ready to study or train using English. The IELTS test is widely recognised as a language requirement for entry to all courses in further and higher education.

Key facts
Start date: On-going, see test dates below
Entry requirements: None
Contact details: ielts@soton.ac.uk
tel 023 8059 8918
How to apply:

Download application form ( 273Kb)
Fully complete your application form and send it together with 2 passport photographs and a cheque or a Postal Order made payable to the “University of Southampton” to:

The IELTS Secretary
Centre for Language Study
School of Humanities
University of Southampton
Avenue Campus
Southampton SO17 1BF

Fee for 2010:
(reviewed annually)

£110.00

See also: Get ready for IELTS!

Test dates

IELTS tests are held regularly at the Centre for Language Study. Test dates to December 2010 are as follows:

2010 Date of Test Academic or General
February 20 Feb 10 Both
March 20 March 10 Both
April 24 April 10 Academic
May 8 May 10 Both
May 15 May 10 Academic
June 19 June 10 Academic
June 26 June 10 Both
July 17 July 10 Both
July 31 July 10 Both
August 14 Aug 10 Academic
September 4 Sept 10 Academic
October 9 Oct 10 Both
November 6 Nov 10 Academic
December 4 Dec 10 Both

Office opening hours and directions

To book your place in person at the office please come to the Centre For Language Study Office which is located in Room 2191, Building 65, Avenue Campus. Directions to the Avenue Campus.

The Office is open from 10am to 12 noon and from 2pm to 4pm every week day. You will need to bring 2 passport photographs, the payment of £110 (by UK cheque or Postal Order only) and a copy of your passport. Please note we do NOT accept credit cards and cash.

Further information

Information about IELTS:

For further information about taking the IELTS test at the University of Southampton, please contact the IELTS Secretary at the above address.