IELTS Test Dates, Time and Fees in West Carleton Ottawa

.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

Dates
10-Feb-2018 A, G 
24-Feb-2018 A
03-Mar-2018 A, G
10-Mar-2018 A 
24-Mar-20 18 A, G
7-Apr-2018 A, G
14-Apr-2018 A
21-Apr-2018 A, G 
5-May-2018 A 
12-May-2018 A, G 
24-May-2018 A, G
2-Jun-2018 A,G 
30-Jun-18 A, G 

​                                                  Canada College (British Council) Ottawa

Test Day Schedule 
Unavailable
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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 
03-Feb-2018 A
03-Mar-2018 A, G
7-Apr-2018 A, G
12-May-2018 A, G 
2-Jun-2018 A,G ​


                                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

​Dates ​
February 10 2018 AG
March 3 2018 AG
March 24 2018 AG
April 7 2018 AG
April 21 2018 AG
May 12 2018 AG

​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 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:

1. Conestoga (University of Ottawa) on the ieltscanada site.
2. Algonquin College on the registration site
3. Canada College (Carleton University) on the PDF IELTS terms and conditions site
4. 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.