2025/2026 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 paper - Academic 14 February 2026 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 14 February 2026 Speaking: 14 February 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 14 February 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 14 February 2026 Speaking: 14 February 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 19 February 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 19 February 2026 Speaking: 19 February 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 28 February 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 28 February 2026 Speaking: 28 February 2026 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 28 February 2026 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 28 February 2026 Speaking: 28 February 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 5 March 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 5 March 2026 Speaking: 5 March 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 12 March 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 12 March 2026 Speaking: 12 March 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 21 March 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 21 March 2026 Speaking: 21 March 2026 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 21 March 2026 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 21 March 2026 Speaking: 21 March 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 26 March 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 26 March 2026 Speaking: 26 March 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 4 April 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 4 April 2026 Speaking: 4 April 2026 |
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| IELTS on paper - Academic 4 April 2026 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 4 April 2026 Speaking: 4 April 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 9 April 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 9 April 2026 Speaking: 9 April 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Saturday 18 April 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 18 April 2026 Speaking: 18 April 2026 |
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| IELTS on computer - Thursday 23 April 2026 |
IELTS computer-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 23 April 2026 Speaking: 23 April 2026 |
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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 paper - Academic 16 May 2026 |
IELTS paper-based exam. Listening, Reading and Writing: 16 May 2026 Speaking: 16 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 paper - Academic 20 June 2026 |
IELTS paper-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 |