You can take an IELTS test on paper or on a computer at one of our official test centres in Japan.

Either way, you will be taking exactly the same IELTS test, with the same test content and structure. The only difference is that you can choose to type your answers or write them on paper – whichever suits you best.

IELTS on Computer 

You will answer the Listening, Reading and Writing sections on a computer at one of our official test centres. The Speaking test will still be video call face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner, as this is the most effective way to assess your speaking skills.

With IELTS on Computer , you will now have more test dates to choose from - and your results will be available in 3-5 days*.

IELTS on Computer is available in the following venues in Japan – British Council Tokyo office, Eiken foundation of Japan (Tokyo/Osaka) and Berkeley House (Tokyo/Nagoya).

Book IELTS on Computer - Academic or General Training test.

* Online result review will be available 5 days after the test, after 17:00 JST.
Your TRF will be also issued and posted 5 days after your test date.
Should the TRF release day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or National Holiday, your TRF will be sent on the following business day.

Test fee and application details

Test Fee – Per person per test
IELTS on Computer: 28,500 yen (10% tax included)

Payment method
Payment can only be made online by credit card, debit card or Paypal (Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, JCB, American Express or Discover Card)

Application deadline
Three days before your chosen test day (0.00AM JST) 

*Registration closes three working days before desired test date (except Saturday, Sunday or National Holidays).

Please note:

  • A passport valid on the examination date is required in order to make an application, so please confirm the validity of test-taker's passport before inputting test-taker details. On your test day, you must bring test taker’s valid original passport which is the same valid passport that you used for your online application.
  • You can choose from any available time slots for the speaking component. No changes will be accepted once your choice has been confirmed.

Book your IELTS on Computer Academic test.

Book your IELTS on Computer General Training test.

Test venue and schedule

Test venue

British Council Tokyo office
1-2, Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0825, Japan

Eiken foundation of Japan (Ushigome Kagurazaka Test Centre)
55, Yokodera-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8055, Japan

Eiken foundation of Japan (Osaka Test Centre)
Dojima Azanza Bldg. 4th floor, 1-6-20, Dojima, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0003 Japan

Berkeley House, Tokyo
7F DS Ichigaya Building, 2-1 Ichigaya Hachiman-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0844, Japan

Berkeley House, Nagoya
5F Sasashima Bld, 1-23-17 Meiekiminami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0003, Japan

Test dates

Tuesdays through Sundays

*Timetable can be found from the registration website.

*Confirmation Notice will be sent out three days before your registered test date via e-mail.

Your results

Online result review will be available 5 days after the test, after 17:00 JST.
Your TRF will be also issued and posted 5 days after your test date.
Should the TRF release day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or National Holiday, your TRF will be sent on the following business day.

IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or via email.

Fees for other procedures

FEES FOR ISSUING ADDITIONAL TEST REPORT FORM (TRF)

*10% tax included
  First 5 additional TRFs The sixth or more TRFs
Post type Domestic International Domestic International
Ordinary post Free 1,500JPY per copy 1,500JPY per copy 1,500JPY per copy
Trackable post 1,500JPY per copy
EMS: 4,000JPY per copy

DHL: 12,000JPY per copy

1,500JPY per copy
EMS: 4,000JPY per copy

DHL: 12,000JPY per copy

Electronic transfer Free Free 1,500JPY per copy 1,500JPY per copy

* Unless you specify that you would like to send TRF(s) by EMS, they will be sent by ordinary post or electronic transfer. Please be aware that in that case, you will not be able to track the delivery status.
* IELTS scores have a two-year validity period. If your request comes at short notice before the score expires, we regret that we may not be able to process it.

*Due to the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, there have been delays in the delivery of registered post EMS to some countries such as the United States.

For details regarding request for additional Test Report Form (TRF) of your IELTS on Computer, please download Issue of Additional TRFs  (PDF 341KB).

FEES FOR ENQUIRY ON RESULTS (EOR)

Candidates can apply for an EOR if they feel the test result is wrong. The request must be made within 6 weeks of the test date. Candidates can choose to have one or more parts of their test re-marked. Fees for EOR are as below. A full refund of the EOR fee will be made if your result is changed to a higher band score. Your result will normally be available in about 3 weeks, depending on several factors, including the number of sections requested for remarking. If you have not received a response after 28 days, please contact your test centre. 

  • IELTS on Computer Academic/General Training: 15,000 yen

Candidates who wish to apply for an EOR, please contact the British Council at exams@britishcouncil.or.jp.

Cancellation / Change of Test Details

CANCELLATION

Candidate may cancel the test: 

・ Five days before the scheduled test date  – candidate will be eligible for a refund of 75% of the test fee
・Less than five days before the scheduled test date  – candidate will not be eligible for a refund, except in the exceptional circumstances stated below.

The exceptional circumstances

Candidate may be able to request for an exception to be made to the standard cancellation policies, in cases of:
 - serious medical conditions which prevent you from attending or performing normally on test day; as verified by a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner** (does not include minor illness such as a mild cold)
- recent family bereavement
- hardship/trauma – victim of crime, victim of a traffic accident
- other forms of significant hardship
- compulsory military service

Please note:

* Refunds will only be processed upon provision of an official receipt from the British Council.
* Refunds can take up to six weeks to process. 
* Candidates who are absent on the test day will lose their full test fee.
* The British Council reserves its rights to decline refund requests.
* Any refund will be paid to your credit card account.

For candidates who wish to cancel their registration, please contact the British Council at exams@britishcouncil.or.jp as soon as possible.

TRANSFER OF TEST DATE / TEST MODULE

Candidate may transfer the test date: 

・Five weeks before the scheduled test date  – free of charge
・Less than five weeks before the scheduled test date  – 25% of the test fee will be charged as an administration fee 
・Less than five days before the scheduled test date – no transfers can be arranged, except in the exceptional circumstances stated below.

The exceptional circumstances

Candidate may be able to request for an exception to be made to the standard transfer or transfer policies, in cases of:
- serious medical conditions which prevent you from attending or performing normally on test day; as verified by a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner** (does not include minor illness such as a mild cold)
- recent family bereavement
- hardship/trauma – victim of crime, victim of a traffic accident
- other forms of significant hardship
- compulsory military service

Please note:
* The transfer test date must be within six months of the original test date. 
* Candidates can only change their test date/module ONCE.
* Your request will be subject to the availability of test date/module.
* The British Council reserves its rights to decline test date transfer requests.

For candidates who wish to apply for a Transfer of Test Date/Test Venue, please contact the British Council at exams@britishcouncil.or.jp as soon as possible.

Candidate with Special Needs

The British Council in Japan provides Special Arrangements Service for disabled candidates and candidates with special needs. In order to ensure a smooth set up of your examination, you are advised to contact the British Council in Japan at least 3 months before the exam date.

For further information, please contact us at exams@britishcouncil.or.jp

*The exact procedure for each exam will differ according to the nature and degree of the candidate’s disability or injury.

IELTS on Paper

If you choose this option, you will write the answers to the Listening, Reading and Writing sections on paper. The Speaking test will be conducted face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner.

Your results will be available after 13 calendar days from the test date. 

Book your IELTS on Paper Academic or General Training test.

 

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