CAN SOMEONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 SIT THE EXAM?

Yes, the minimum age is 16. Exceptions can only be made in rare cases, such as the test being a school admission requirement. Generally it is strongly recommended that those under the age of 18 take Cambridge ESOL exams instead. You can do this at Studieskolen in Copenhagen.

CAN A NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKER TAKE THE EXAM?

Yes.

SHOULD I TAKE THE IELTS ACADEMIC MODULE OR THE GENERAL MODULE EXAM?

The IELTS Academic Module exam is intended for those who want to study in an English-speaking country or where the medium of communication is English, as well as for medical professionals who want to practise abroad. The General Module exam is for those who want to emigrate to Australia, Canada or New Zealand, undergo practical vocational training, or do a work placement.

DO I RECEIVE MY LETTER OF CONFIRMATION BY E-MAIL?

On receipt of your application we send you a letter of confirmation by post. Only in special circumstances do we send out a confirmation by e-mail.

I HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANY CONFIRMATION. AM I ALLOWED TO COME TO THE EXAM?

It is important that you write your correct and complete address so the mail is not returned to us. However, if you have applied for an IELTS Exam and have not received a letter of confirmation by post 7 working days later, please contact us.Without a written confirmation, there is no guarantee that you can sit the test on the desired date. For tests on Saturday, please note the telephone switchboard closes Friday at 17:00 hrs. 

HOW LONG DOES THE EXAM TAKE AND WHERE IS THE TEST CENTRE?

The written parts of the exam take about 3 hours. In the course of the afternoon the oral interviews will take place, each lasting approximately 15 minutes. You will be informed of test venue address in your letter of confirmation. You can only repeat the whole test. 

CAN I RETAKE THE TEST IF I DON’T GET THE SCORE I NEED?

You can take the test as many times as you wish and at the next available date. However, it should be noted that to significantly improve a score it is necessary to engage in further study. IELTS research indicates that scores are unlikely to improve dramatically without extensive English language tuition in the interim. You can must repeat the full test as you cannot merely repeat a single module. The test fee is the same for each repeated test.

WHAT IF I AM NOT HAPPY WITH MY RESULTS?

If you are not satisfied with your results, you have the option of applying for a re-mark of (parts of) your test. This process is called Enquiry on Results and costs DKK 630. Should your score improve as a result of this re-evaluation, this amount will be refunded to you. Your result cannot be lowered from the original Test Report Form issued to you. To make use of this service send an email to ielts@edu-danmark.dk.

Please note that we must receive your form and payment within 6 weeks of the test date.

WHAT SCORE DO I NEED TO GET IN THE IELTS EXAM?

If you are taking the IELTS Test in order to study, please check directly with the university. Different universities require different scores. If you are taking the exam in order to emigrate to Australia, Canada or New Zealand, please check with the relevant embassy.

CAN I GET EXTRA COPIES OF THE TEST REPORT FORM?

You will only get one personal copy of your results and we advise you to keep this in a secure place. We can send copies on your behalf to institutions, immigration authorities etc. up to two years after the test. You can use the form enclosed with your TRF.

WHICH ID CAN I USE AS PROOF OF IDENTITY?

Candidates must have a valid passport to register for the IELTS exam and the same passport has to be shown on the test day. National ID-cards, driving licenses and student identity cards are not acceptable forms of identification, neither do we need to see work or residence permits.


HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE TEST?

See the How to prepare section on this website.


I AM A VISITOR / TEMPORARY RESIDENT IN DENMARK. CAN I TAKE THE TEST HERE?

Yes, you can. We do not need residency or work permits, only a valid passport. We do need a correct address to send your confirmation and Test Report Form, as we may only issue one copy to you. Therefore, please make sure the address includes the name of the person you are staying with, i.e. "Miss J. Jones, c/o Peter Hansen" etc. etc.


HOW LONG ARE THE RESULTS VALID FOR?

There is no formal expiry date. As with most English language qualifications, it is recommended that IELTS scores only be accepted after a 2-year period if you can prove you have kept up your language level. It is at the discretion of the receiving institution whether they wish to accept your results after this period of 2 years. Please note we cannot issue a Test Report Form on your behalf after the 2-year period.


I HAVE STUDIED XYZ AND GOT GRADE XYZ - HOW DIFFICULT IS THE TEST FOR ME?

We refer to the How to prepare section on this website. Under point 3 you can find links to some free test samples and under point 4 you can order preparation material.