IELTS Test Dates 2026
Find IELTS test dates near you for 2026. Computer-delivered tests are available almost daily at major centres, while paper-based tests run 2-4 times per month. Book early for your preferred date.
Tip: Computer-delivered IELTS (CD IELTS) offers the same content as paper-based but with results in 3-5 days and more available dates. Consider CD IELTS if you need flexibility.
2026 Paper-Based IELTS Test Dates
Paper-based IELTS tests are held on set dates, typically Saturdays. These dates apply globally, though availability varies by centre.
| Month | Test Dates | Results By |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 5, 12, 17, 26 | 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 30 Apr, 9 May |
| May 2026 | 3, 10, 15, 24, 31 | 16 May, 23 May, 28 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun |
| June 2026 | 7, 14, 18, 28 | 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 11 Jul |
| July 2026 | 4, 12, 19, 25 | 17 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 7 Aug |
| August 2026 | 1, 8, 13, 22, 29 | 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 26 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep |
| September 2026 | 5, 12, 17, 26 | 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 30 Sep, 9 Oct |
| October 2026 | 3, 10, 15, 24, 31 | 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov |
| November 2026 | 7, 14, 19, 28 | 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 2 Dec, 11 Dec |
| December 2026 | 5, 12, 17 | 18 Dec, 25 Dec, 30 Dec |
Paper-based results are available 13 calendar days after the test. Dates may vary slightly by test centre.
Computer-Delivered IELTS
CD IELTS is available almost daily at most major test centres. Benefits include:
- Results in 3-5 business days (vs 13 days for paper)
- Multiple sessions per day at many centres
- Easier to book at short notice
- Same content, scoring, and difficulty as paper-based
The Speaking test is still conducted face-to-face with a human examiner, even for CD IELTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paper-based: 2-4 times per month. Computer-delivered: almost daily at major centres.
4-6 weeks for paper-based. 1-2 weeks for computer-delivered. Book earlier during peak seasons (Sep-Jan).
Paper-based: 13 calendar days. Computer-delivered: 3-5 business days. Results are available online first.
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- Paper results 13 days
- Computer results 3-5 days
- Score valid for 2 years
- Book ahead 4-6 weeks