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IELTS Test Centre

The IELTS Test Centre forms part of Student Life (formerly Student Support and Administration) at University of Liverpool (Centre Number: 34400). IELTS Administrators are available to deal with queries Monday - Friday on ielts@liverpool.ac.uk.

IELTS is the world's most popular English language test.

*** Update *** Launching 14 March 2024: IELTS One Skill Retake - once your results are released, if you require One Skill Retake you will be able to access the service through your online account. Click the link above to find out more.

Each year, IELTS helps millions of people realise their dreams of working, studying or living abroad, or improving their opportunities at home. The test is developed by experts to evaluate English skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, and is trusted by organisations all over the world, from universities and immigration bodies to companies. IELTS is the only test that is currently trusted for migration purposes by the UK, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand governments.

IELTS is accepted globally in:

  • 140 countries
  • 12,000 organisations
  • 3,400 in the USA alone

So, the IELTS journey you start here at University of Liverpool could take you almost anywhere.

There are two IELTS tests:

IELTS Academic tests the English skills you’ll need in a learning environment like a university or college.

IELTS General Training tests the everyday language skills that you use at work or while socialising.

How the test is strutcured

These are the four skills covered during the test:

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Speaking

Download our Information for Candidates brochure to learn more about the IELTS test and how it works