2025 Test Dates
Please note: the session date is the date for the Reading, Writing and Listening components. The Speaking component may be a different date. Please check carefully before booking.
For all enquiries please contact ielts@ihbristol.com.
Booking deadline information
The latest you can book a paper-based IELTS exam is five calendar days before the session date. However, tests can fill up at least one month in advance, so it is important to book as early as you can to ensure your place.
The latest you can book a computer-based IELTS exam is 2 calendar days before the session date.
Payment deadline
For paper-based exams, you must pay for your exam within 3 days of booking, and at least 5 days before the test - if you don't pay by the end of the Monday before your test, your registration will be cancelled.
For computer-based exams, you must pay for your exam within 3 days of booking, and at least 48 hours before the test, or your registration will be cancelled.
| Exam | Date | Closing Date | Results Released | Details |
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| IELTS on computer - Academic & General Training Thursday 15 May |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 15th May 2025 Speaking: 15th May 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic & General Training 24 May 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 24th May 2025 Speaking: 24th May 2025 |
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| IELTS on computer - Academic & General Training Saturday 24 May |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 24th May 2025 Speaking: 24th May 2025 |
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| IELTS on computer - Academic & General Training Thursday 29 May |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 29th May 2025 Speaking: 29th May 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic & General Training 7 June 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 7th June 2025 Speaking: 7th June 2025 |
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| IELTS on computer - Academic & General Training Saturday 7 June |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 7th June 2025 Speaking: 7th June 2025 |
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| IELTS Academic & General Training 7 June 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 7th June 2025 Speaking: 7th June 2025 |
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| IELTS on computer - Academic & General Training Thursday 12 June |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 12th June 2025 Speaking: 12th June 2025 |
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| IELTS Academic & General Training 21 June 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 21st June 2025 Speaking: 21st June 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic & General Training 21 June 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 21st June 2025 Speaking: 21st June 2025 |
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| IELTS Academic & General Training 5 July 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 5th July 2025 Speaking: 5th July 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic & General Training 5 July 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 5th July 2025 Speaking: 5th July 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 19 July 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 19th July 2025 Speaking: 19th July 2025 |
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| IELTS Academic 19 July 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 19th July 2025 Speaking: 19th July 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic & General Training 2 August 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 2nd August 2025 Speaking: 2nd August 2025 |
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| IELTS Academic 2 August 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 2nd August 2025 Speaking: 2nd August 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 30 August 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 30th August 2025 Speaking: 30th August 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic & General Training 13 September 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 13th September 2025 Speaking: 13th September 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic & General Training 27 September 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 27th September 2025 Speaking: 27th September 2025 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 25 October 2025 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 25th October 2025 Speaking: 25th October 2025 |