Overview of IELTS

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) tests the complete range of English language skills that will commonly be needed by students when studying English.

All candidates undertake the same Listening and Speaking modules. Candidates must choose to take either the:  

• Academic IELTS test (suitable for candidates planning to undertake higher education study) OR
• General Training IELTS test (suitable for candidates planning to undertake non-academic and vocational training, work experience or for migration purposes).

The IELTS test takes Approximately two hours and forty-five minutes.

For further information about IELTS please visit the IELTS web site or see the Information for Candidates Booklet.

IELTS Examination fee

The cost for sitting the IELTS exam is $330 GST free and $363.00 GST inclusive. Please refer to the below list to see if you will need to pay GST.

No GST payable

• Access to education
• Membership of a professional or trade association
• Registration or licensing for a particular occupation
• Employment
• Immigration (Skilled Migration for any of the above)

GST payable

• Other (including other categories of immigration) 

Official IELTS Practice Materials

The Griffith test centre offers practice test materials for the Academic and General Training modules of the test in a book with CD. The Official IELTS Practice Materials cost $39.60 and are available for purchase in person at our centre.

Top Tips for IELTS Academic and Top Tips for General Training are available for purchase from our reception for $33.00 each.

Visa information

Information regarding visa requirements and applications can be found on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website

Please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship directly with any queries, as IELTS Test Centre staff are unable to give such advice.