2025/2026 Test Dates
Updates to IELTS test delivery - End of Paper Based IELTS:
The follwoing message is from IELTS:
"We are pleased to announce that from 6th June 2026, all IELTS tests will be delivered on computer, providing a faster, more efficient and streamlined testing experience.
IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer have the same test format, questions and scoring. IELTS on computer also offers significant benefits to test takers at no additional cost:
- Faster results: Receive your results in under 5 days; typically 1-2 days
- Faster booking: Book your test up to 48 hours before test day
- More test dates: Access more frequent test dates
- One Skill Retake: Only available with IELTS on computer, you can retake just one part of test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
To learn more about IELTS on Computer, please view our familiarisation test(https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-english-practice-tests/ielts-on-computer/familiarisation-test(Opens in a new tab/window)) and video tutorials(https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-english-practice-tests/ielts-on-computer/how-it-works(Opens in a new tab/window))."
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. Final paper based date 6th June.
The latest you can book a computer-based IELTS exam is 2 calendar days before the session date.
The lastest you can book a computer video call speaking IELTS exam is 4 calender 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.
For computer-based video call speaking exams, you must pay for your exam within 3 days of booking, and at least 96 hours before the test, or your registration will be cancelled.
| Exam | Date | Closing Date | Results Released | Details |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 2 May 2026 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 2 May 2026 Speaking: 2 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 2 May 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 2 May 2026 Speaking: 2 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 7 May 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 7 May 2026 Speaking: 7 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 12 May 2026 Video Call Speaking: 12 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 12 May 2026 Video Call Speaking: 12 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 16 May 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 16 May 2026 Speaking: 16 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 21 May 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 21 May 2026 Speaking: 21 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 28 May 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 28 May 2026 Speaking: 28 May 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 6 June 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 6 June 2026 Speaking: 6 June 2026 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 6 June 2026 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 6 June 2026 Speaking: 6 June 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 11 June 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 11 June 2026 Speaking: 11 June 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 20 June 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 20 June 2026 Speaking: 20 June 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 25 June 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 25 June 2026 Speaking: 25 June 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 30 June 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 30 June 2026 Video Call Speaking: 30 June 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 4 July 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 4 July 2026 Speaking: 4 July 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 9 July 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 9 July 2026 Speaking: 9 July 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 14 July 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 14 July 2026 Video Call Speaking: 14 July 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 18 July 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 18 July 2026 Speaking: 18 July 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 23 July 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 23 July 2026 Speaking: 23 July 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 28 July 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 28 July 2026 Video Call Speaking: 28 July 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 1 August 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 1 August 2026 Speaking: 1 August 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 15 August 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 15 August 2026 Speaking: 15 August 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 20 August 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 20 August 2026 Speaking: 20 August 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 25 August 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 25 August 2026 Video Call Speaking: 25 August 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 29 August 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 29 August 2026 Speaking: 29 August 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 3 September 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 3 September 2026 Speaking: 3 September 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 12 September 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 12 September 2026 Speaking: 12 September 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 17 September 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 17 September 2026 Speaking: 17 September 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 22 September 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 22 September 2026 Video Call Speaking: 22 September 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 26 September 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 26 September 2026 Speaking: 26 September 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 1 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 1 October 2026 Speaking: 1 October 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 6 October 2026 Video Call Speaking: 6 October 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 10 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 10 October 2026 Speaking: 10 Octboer 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 15 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 15 October 2026 Speaking: 15 October 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 20 October 2026 Video Call Speaking: 20 October 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 24 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 24 October 2026 Speaking: 24 Octboer 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 27 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 27 October 2026 Video Call Speaking: 27 October 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 31 October 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 31 October 2026 Speaking: 31 Octboer 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 5 November 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 5 November 2026 Speaking: 5 November 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 10 November 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 10 November 2026 Video Call Speaking: 10 November 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 14 November 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 14 November 2026 Speaking: 14 November 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 19 November 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 19 November 2026 Speaking: 19 November 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer VCS - Tuesday 24 November 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 24 November 2026 Video Call Speaking: 24 November 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 28 November 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 28 November 2026 Speaking: 28 November 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 3 December 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 3 December 2026 Speaking: 3 December 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 12 December 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 12 December 2026 Speaking: 12 December 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 17 December 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 17 December 2026 Speaking: 17 December 2026 |