Rules in taking the IELTS examination in British Council

The British Council is a popular name in bringing English proficiency tests. This organization is responsible for delivering the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination. Here in the Philippines, British Council offices are found in popular cities and has its main office in the capital city, Manila.

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There are a number of Filipinos who are preparing to take the IELTS examination in the Philippines. The reason for this is the certification the said examination provides as a proof of one’s fluency in the English language. This certificate is a major requirement to individuals applying for certain types of visas in English speaking countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.


Registering for the IELTS examination under the British Council is easy as it is done online. Upon registration, candidates are then asked to read the rules they need to follow in taking the IELTS examination. Here are some important rules that candidates should remember and consider.


• Upon registration for the examination, candidates have to provide a valid identification card which bears the candidate’s ID number, signature, date of birth and a clear photograph. This ID used on the registration should be the same ID to be presented on the examination day. If a candidate is taking the IELTS not in his or her home country, a valid passport must be used in registering for the test.

• Bring two identical passport-sized photographs on the exam day. This will be used for documentation.

• On the day of the examination, candidates are advised not to bring any personal belongings in the test center. Any items such as bags, notes, and electronic devices will be left outside the test area. Only pencils and the ID are allowed inside the test center.

• Candidates are discouraged to disturb other candidates as the exam progresses.

• It is prohibited to borrow any writing instrument such as pencils and erasers to other candidates. If  the candidate has to use a new pencil, he or she should notify the test administrator.

• No candidates are allowed to leave the test center without the permission from the test administrators. Going to the toilet must be done before the test. If the candidate wishes to use the loo, he or she should call the attention of the exam proctor.

• Any candidate caught in any form of misconduct such as cheating, impersonating another candidate, illegal reproduction of test questionnaires or even alteration of a candidate’s date will not be allowed to finish the test and is subjected to a legal action.


These rules are made to be followed and serious penalties are to be given if not followed accordingly. To read more about this, download the British Council’s rules for the IELTS at http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/IELTS_Notice_to_Candidates.pdf.


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