Latest IDP and BC IELTS Exam Schedule 2022 - 2023

The IELTS test is held in many provinces and localities. To look up the latest updated IELTS 2022 - 2023 schedule in your place as well as fee information and how to register for the IELTS test, please read the article below with DOL!

1. IELTS IDP Exam Schedule

1.1. IELTS IDP test schedule in the South

Register for IELTS test at IDP Southern office

• Ho Chi Minh City:

  • 161 Hai Ba Trung, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, City. Ho Chi Minh

  • Floor 14 - 77 Tran Nhan Tong, Ward 9, District 5, City. Ho Chi Minh

  • 2 Nguyen Thi Thap, Him Lam Urban Area, Tan Hung Ward, District 7, City. Ho Chi Minh

• Can Tho:

  • Hoa Binh Building, 6th floor, 14-16B, Hoa Binh, Ninh Kieu, Can Tho.

Register for IELTS test at IDP Southern office

Note : The date with * is the date of the test with both Academic and General test modes, without * is the date of the Academic test only. According to information from IDP

Or candidates can register online on IDP Vietnam's website :

• https://ielts.idp.com/book

1.2. IELTS IDP test schedule in the North

Register for IELTS test at IDP Northern office :

• Hanoi

  • 15-17 Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi

  • 30 Trieu Viet Vuong, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi

  • HITC Building, 239 Xuan Thuy, Cau Giay District, Hanoi

1.3. IELTS IDP exam schedule in the Central region

Register for IELTS test at IDP Central office:

• Danang

  • 10 Ngo Gia Tu, Hai Chau District, Da Nang

• Nha Trang

  • 9th floor, Gold Coast Building, 01 Tran Hung Dao, Loc Tho, Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa

• Nghe An

  • 5th floor, 127 An Duong Vuong, Truong Thi, Vinh City, Nghe An

2. British Council (BC) IELTS test schedule

2.1. IELTS BC test schedule in the South

Register for the IELTS test at the British Council (BC) Southern office:

• Ho Chi Minh City

  • 31 Thai Van Lung, District 1, HCMC.

  • 195 Dien Bien Phu, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

  • 1st floor, Viettel building, 285 Cach Mang Thang Tam, District 10, HCMC.

Or IELTS candidates can register online on the British Council (BC) website :

• https://www.britishcouncil.vn/thi/ielts/book-test

Instructions to register for IELTS online in BC:

2.2. IELTS BC test schedule in the North

Register for IELTS test at British Council (BC) Northern office - British Council (Vietnam):

• Hanoi

  • 20 Thuy Khue, Tay Ho district, Hanoi.

  • Alley 54 Le Van Luong, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi.

  • 63–65 Ngo Thi Nham, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.

You can learn more about how to register for the exam online here:

3. What do you need to prepare for the IELTS test?

3.1. Study well before the exam

Of course, preparation is very important before every exam, not just IELTS. Therefore, you must prepare well the key knowledge in the band you want.

Besides, you should also prepare for situations that are not exactly what you have studied; From there, you can "process" the content that you have not studied thoroughly.

It is also very important to summarize all the knowledge before the exam because it will help you have a clear overview of what you have learned, avoiding missing any important knowledge.

3.2. Register for the exam early

You should register 1-2 months before the test date to ensure there are still seats on the desired test date! Not to mention, early registration also allows you to choose your Speaking test date.

3.3. Bring all your gear

When taking the exam, candidates will need to bring their ID card or CCCD and exam notice . You should limit bringing many electronic items because all devices, including watches, are kept outside the exam room. During the exam, candidates will be provided with pencils, erasers and drinking water.

3.4. Prepare decent clothes

The IELTS test usually lasts about 3 hours, there is no break, so it is best to choose for yourself the most comfortable clothes possible to avoid being affected by your mood and emotions when taking the test. At the same time, candidates will be photographed to confirm their identity and save on IELTS, so remember to dress politely and decently.

4. Frequently asked questions about IELTS exam

Can I cancel or change my IELTS test date?

Both IDP and BC have a policy to change or cancel test dates. If you want to change the date of taking the IELTS test, you can send a request for a new test date at least 5 weeks in advance.

Is it allowed to bring a watch or any electronic device when taking the IELTS test?

Watches or any other device are not allowed inside the testing center.

What kind of pens are used in the exam room?

Use only one type of pen, which is a pencil, to complete all sections of the test. Pencils will be provided free of charge on test day.

Hopefully, in the above article, readers will no longer wonder where to register for the IELTS exam. Since then, I have been able to get the IELTS test schedule for 2023 as well as IELTS test locations in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City , Da Nang , ... and how to register for IELTS online & in person, the cost of taking the IELTS test at BC and IDP.