IELTS Test Dates, Time and Fees in West Carleton Ottawa

Test Dates
Paper-based Academic & general          
10/26/2019        
11/23/2019        
12/7/2019           
12/14/2019.

Although there are prescribed dates, not every testing center is obligated to follow the dates which is why some testing centers offer more tests than others. The following test dates were derived from the official website


A = Academic
G = General

                                      1.Algonquin College, Ottawa (IDP)

Test Day Schedule 
8:00 am - 8:45 am - Candidates arrive.  8:45 am - Doors closed (Latecomers not admitted)  
9:00 am - Test begins Listening test (40 [30 minutes + 10 minutes])  Reading (60 minutes  Writing (60 minutes)
12:15 pm - Test ends 
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Same day speaking tests (times assigned individually)  Speaking 11-14 minutes

 IELTS  Dates

Academic
 
Paper based
February 22 2020
March 07, 21  2020
April 04, 18 2020

Computer based
February 20, 27, 29, (2020)
March 08, 12, 14, 19, 26, 29  (2020)
April 05, 09, 11, 16, 19, 23, 30  (2020)

General

Paper Based
February 22 (2020)
March 07, 21   (2020)
April 04, 18 (2020)

Computer based
​February 20, 27, 29 (2020)
March 08, 12, 14, 19, 26, 29 (2020)
April 05, 09, 11, 16, 19, 23, 30 (2020)

​                                                   2. La Citie Canada College (British Council) Ottawa,     $320 Paper Based (PB)      

Address: (801 Aviation Pkwy) ​Ottawa
Phone: +1 (514) 994-7974​  
 
​Dates
​Academic & General Paper-based (Computer based not offered)
Academic & General
February 22 (2020)
March 07, 21   (2020)
April 04, 18 (2020)

                                 3. Conestoga: University of Ottawa Test Venue (IDP)

Test Day Schedule 
8:15 am - 9:15 am - Candidates arrive 
9:15 am - Doors closed (Latecomers not admitted)  
9:30 am - Test begins Listening test (40 [30 minutes + 10 minutes])  Reading (60 minutes  Writing (60 minutes)
12:30 pm - Test ends 
1:20 pm - 6:00 pm - Same day speaking tests (times assigned individually)  Speaking 11-14 minutes

​Dates 
Paper-based Academic & General
February 22,    (2020)
​March 21   (2020)
​
Computer-based Academic & General
​Not offered yet in Ottawa (please let me know when this changes)


4. English Testing Centre (ETC), Computer Lab Ottawa (British Council)  (Computer based only ) $290 (without tax) $327.70 (with tax)
 
​IELTS  Dates
10 am  - 1 pm 
2 pm - 5 pm

Test Dates
Computer-based Academic & general    
February 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28  (2020)
March 1, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29  (2020)
April 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 29, 30  (2020)
May 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30  (2020)
      


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                                5. English Testing Centre (ETC) St Paul University Branch, (British Council) (Paper Based Test Only) Ottawa 
​$290 (without tax) $327.70 (with tax)

Test Day Schedule 
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Candidates arrive 9:00 am - Doors closed (Latecomers not admitted)  
9:30 am - Test begins Listening test (40 [30 minutes + 10 minutes])  Reading (60 minutes  Writing (60 minutes)
1:00 pm - Test ends 
1:20 pm - 9:20 pm - Same day speaking tests (times assigned individually)  Speaking 11-14 minutes

​IELTS Dates: (General & Academic)
March 7, 14, 21    2020
April 4, 11, 18      2020
May 30                2020

​The important thing to remember about booking for an IELTS test is that you need to consider:

1. Whether you are booking for an Academic Module or a General Module test
2. The availability at the IELTS center
3. The policies - particularly the cancellation policy

Remember that registration books up quite fast so do not leave till last moment to register. Do look at the time schedules when making a decision because some seem to rush the test in the morning more than others. Please remember that IELTS centers are extremely strict about closing off the doors to anyone who is late and no amount of pleading will be heard. I would advise you to get to the center 30 minutes before the doors even open just to give yourself the peace of mind of being there and to allow for a possible trouble in finding the place.

IELTS Exam Fee

The IELTS test generally costs a whopping amount at these testing centers:

​1.Algonquin:
Paper Based = $329 (all inclusive)
Computer Based = $346 (all inclusive)  

2. La Citie College
Paper Based $320.00 (all inclusive)
 
3. Conestoga: University of Ottawa Test Venue (IDP)
​Paper Based $319.00 (tax included)
Computer Based $335.00 

4. English Testing Centre (ETC), Computer Lab Ottawa (British Council)  (Computer based only )
Computer Based $290 (without tax) $327.70 (with tax)

5. English Testing Centre (ETC) St Paul University,
Paper Based $290 (without tax) $327.70 (with tax)
Address: 223 Main Street, Ottawa, Ontario

The IELTS test is now the most expensive of the major standardized tests so do check out the alternatives quite carefully before registering. Also check in the IELTS website for the list of penalty fees and appeal fees. Many consider the 5 week notice cancellation policy quite harsh. I have listed the 4 centers and the links to their cancellation policies:

1. Conestoga (University of Ottawa) on the ieltscanada site.
2. Algonquin College on the registration site
3. St Paul University on the registration site

Make sure you have a look through the appeal or remark system. Briefly it states that along with the appeal  fee of $160.00, you must wait approximately six weeks for your results. If there is an improvement, you get your refund back, if not they confiscate the full $160.