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
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
Academic
Dates
Paper
24-Aug-2019 7-Sep-2019 28-Sep-2019 12-Oct-2019 26-Oct-2019
2-Nov-2019 23-Nov-2019 7-Dec-2019
Computer
To Be Determined
General
Paper Based
7-Sep-19 28-Sep-19 12-Oct-19 26-Oct-19
23-Nov-19 7-Dec-19
Computer based
To Be Determined
Canada College (British Council) Ottawa
Test Day Schedule
Unavailable
Dates
10-Feb-2018 A, G
24-Mar-20 18 A, G
21-Apr-2018 A, G
12-May-2018 A, G
2-Jun-2018 A,G
07-Jul-2018 A, G
18-Aug-2018 A, G
29-Sept-2018 A, G
27-Oct-20 18 A, G
10-Nov-2018 A, G
01-Dec-2018 A, G
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
17-August, 2019
07-September, 2019
Computer-based Academic & General
Not offered yet in Ottawa (please let me know when this changes)
St Paul University (British Council), Ottawa
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
Test Dates
Paper-based Academic & general
10/26/2019
11/23/2019
12/7/2019
12/14/2019
The important thing to remember about booking for an IELTS test is that you need to consider:
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.
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
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
Academic
Dates
Paper
24-Aug-2019 7-Sep-2019 28-Sep-2019 12-Oct-2019 26-Oct-2019
2-Nov-2019 23-Nov-2019 7-Dec-2019
Computer
To Be Determined
General
Paper Based
7-Sep-19 28-Sep-19 12-Oct-19 26-Oct-19
23-Nov-19 7-Dec-19
Computer based
To Be Determined
Canada College (British Council) Ottawa
Test Day Schedule
Unavailable
Dates
10-Feb-2018 A, G
24-Mar-20 18 A, G
21-Apr-2018 A, G
12-May-2018 A, G
2-Jun-2018 A,G
07-Jul-2018 A, G
18-Aug-2018 A, G
29-Sept-2018 A, G
27-Oct-20 18 A, G
10-Nov-2018 A, G
01-Dec-2018 A, G
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
17-August, 2019
07-September, 2019
Computer-based Academic & General
Not offered yet in Ottawa (please let me know when this changes)
St Paul University (British Council), Ottawa
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
Test Dates
Paper-based Academic & general
10/26/2019
11/23/2019
12/7/2019
12/14/2019
The important thing to remember about booking for an IELTS test is that you need to consider:
- Whether you are booking for an Academic Module or a General Module test
- The availability at the IELTS center
- 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 is now the most expensive of the major standardized tests at $309/test at Algonquin College and Conestoga (U of Ottawa), $310 at Canada College (Carleton University) and $290 plus tax at St Paul University, 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:
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.
- Conestoga (University of Ottawa) on the ieltscanada site.
- Algonquin College on the registration site
- Canada College (Carleton University) on the PDF IELTS terms and conditions site
- 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.