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IELTS
Phone number: 215-895-6138
E-mail: ielts@drexel.edu
Test Center #112
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE: If there is snow or ice during the winter months call the IELTS phone number for updates on the test administration. You will be notified of a postponement date if the test is cancelled, but travel expenses incurred are at your personal expense.
Important Policies
- The test is administered monthly on the Drexel University campus by the Drexel English Language Center. Additional information about the test is available at www.ielts.org.
- IELTS testing now accepts on-line internet-based applications at http://www.test.registration-usa.com.
- IELTS also accepts mail applications. Please allow 5 business days from the date that you mail your application for it to reach the IELTS center or 2 days for overnight mail. Allow an additional 5 business days from the date of receipt in the IELTS office for processing and confirmation.
- No fees will be refunded for candidates who cancel within five weeks of the test date, unless there is a verified medical emergency.
- Candidates who cancel 5 weeks or more before the test will be charged a $25.00 handling fee.
- Tests fill up 1 to 2 months in advance, so plan accordingly.
- Drexel English Lanuage Center offers a series of IELTS TEST PREPARATION SEMINARS
- Please also carefully review all IELTS Rules and Regulations to avoid candidate disqualification: http://www.ielts.org/PDF/IELTS_NoticeToCandidates.pdf
About the Test
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP; IELTS Australia; and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) through more than 500 locations in 120 countries and is designed for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication.
For extensive information about the IELTS exam,
see: http://www.ielts.org/candidates.aspx
For specific information for candidates,
see: http://www.ielts.org/PDF/Information_for_Candidates_2007.pdf
There are two versions of the IELTS tests: Academic and General Training. All candidates take the same listening and speaking tests, but the reading and writing modules are different. It is important to take the correct version.
- Choose Academic if you are interested in attending a university program.
- Choose General if you are interested in non academic work training or work experience, or for immigration purposes.
Test Dates
The test is administered monthly on the Drexel University campus by the Drexel English Language Center (IELTS Test Center #112; phone number 215-895-6138).
Test dates fill up quickly. Indicate 2 possible dates on your application. The deadline for application for each test session is 5 days before the test date.
Next test dates:
| Saturday, December 5, 2009 | Academic and General |
| Saturday, January 23, 2010 | Academic and General |
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 | Academic and General |
| Saturday, March 20, 2010 | Academic and General |
How to Apply with the Online Application
- Complete online application at http://www.test.registration-usa.com.
- In addition to completing the on-line application, you must also submit:
- recent (passport-sized) photograph;
- photocopy of your passport (evidencing passport name, number, picture and date of birth); and
- the $170 Registration Fee (starting Dec. 2009, the fee is $185) with the credit card payment paper form (from http://www.drexel.edu/elc/testing/IELTSccform.html) or money order (issued to Drexel University, IELTS Test Center).
- All applicants are encouraged to submit these three items via e-mail attachment to ielts@drexel.edu.
- attach JPEG digital photo (less than 10 kb);
- attach PDF scan of your passport; and
- copy, paste, and attach word.doc of credit card payment paper form (from http://www.drexel.edu/elc/testing/IELTSccform.html).
How to Apply with the Mail-in Application
- Complete the Application form
- Mail TWO copies of a recent (passport-sized) photo;
- Mail a photocopy of your passport (evidencing passport name, number, picture and date of birth); and
- Include the $170 Registration Fee (starting Dec. 2009, the fee is $185) . Sign and mail credit card payment paper form (from http://www.drexel.edu/elc/testing/IELTSccform.html)
or money order (issued to Drexel University, IELTS Test Center).
- Mail application, photos, photocopies, & payment to:
Drexel University English Language Center
Attn: IELTS administrator
229 N. 33rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Fees and Payments
NO FEES WILL BE REFUNDED for candidates who cancel within five weeks of the test date unless there is a verified medical emergency.
Candidates who cancel 5 weeks or more before the test will be charged a $25.00 handling fee.
The registration fee can be paid only by
- Money order, cashiers check, or certified check made payable to Drexel English Language Center, OR
- IELTS Credit Card Payment Form
- Other costs (e.g., for additional score reports) can be added on to the money order or check amount or included in the credit card payment.
- Study materials are available free online at www.ielts.org.
- The test fee includes mailing your personal Test Results Form (TRF) and up to five additional score reports by first class domestic mail. Reports to additional institutions cost $10.
No cash payments will be accepted.
NO REFUNDS OR POSTPONEMENTS are available for candidates who cancel within 5 weeks of a test date under any circumstances other than a verified medical emergency. A $25 handling fee will be charged for the cancellation.
Candidates who cancel 5 weeks or more before the test date will also be charged a $25 handling fee.
On the Test Day
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Test begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules. There is an option of either Academic or General Training Reading and Writing modules. The time for the listening, reading and writing test sections in the morning is approximately 3 hours, but you must be prepared to spend the entire day at the test center because examinees are given an individual appointment for the Speaking Test on the same day.
Test Location
The test will be held on the Drexel University campus. The test building, room number, and any other necessary information will be sent to you by email after we have confirmed your test date.
Click for driving and public transportation directions to the Drexel campus.
Test Results
Results are released and mailed to candidates 13 days after the test date. Drexel ELC is not permitted to give out results over the phone or by fax or email.
However, personal pick-up of test results at the Drexel University English language Center, 229 North 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 can also be arranged.
Please contact ielts@drexel.edu. PASSPORT ID MUST BE PRESENTED UPON PICK-UP.
If candidates wish to nominate another person to pick up their results, this needs to be arranged with the test center before the 13th day. The nominated person needs to bring:
- an original letter from the candidate authorizing the pick-up.
- the nominated person’s own valid passport to be used for identification purposes.
- a photocopy of the candidate’s passport (the same passport used on test day).
Candidates who are not satisfied with their test score results may request to apply for a rescoring of the test (called an “Enquiry on Results”) at the center where the test was taken. This application must be made within six weeks of the test date. The candidate can choose which modules to be re-marked (one, two, three or all of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). There is a fee for this service. If the score on any module that is re-marked is increased, there is a full refund. If there is no change in test scores, no refund is received. The Enquiry on Results process takes up to six weeks from the point the request is made. Please contact ielts@drexel.edu to petition an official EOR.
For More Information
If you have more questions after reading all of the information available, please send an email to ielts@drexel.edu.
©2009 Drexel ELC
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