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Book Your IELTS Test at inlingua Victoria
Official british council IELTS Test Centre
Welcome to Inlingua Victoria – IELTS and CELPIP Test Centre Head Office!
We are proud to be an Official British Council IELTS Test Centre, offering IELTS testing services in Victoria and the surrounding area since 2022. We’ve since expanded our services to include test venues in Nanaimo and Richmond (Vancouver), making it even more convenient for test takers across the region.
At inlingua Victoria, we are committed to providing every candidate with a consistently positive and personalized testing experience from registration to test day and beyond. Our dedicated and friendly Test Centre team ensures a smooth and supportive environment for all test takers.
For inquiries or assistance with booking your IELTS test at inlingua Victoria or one of our other venues, please don’t hesitate to contact us at testcentre@inlinguavictoria.com.
When you register for IELTS at inlingua Victoria and our venues, you will have the choice of taking IELTS on paper or IELTS on computer. Headphones are offered for both IELTS on paper and computer tests to ensure the best possible experience during the Listening section.
We encourage and welcome all registrants, candidates, and/or test takers.
In playing our part to address under representation, we encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of disability. We welcome requests for specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Our partner, the British Council, is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity, and inclusion across all our collaborative endeavours. For more information, please visit https://www.britishcouncil.org/about-us/our-values/equality-diversity-inclusion.
IELTS
Test Centres
Victoria (Head Office)
Inlingua Victoria – IELTS and CELPIP Test Centre Head Office
Suite 101, 910 Government St, Victoria, BC, V8W 1X3 Canada
Phone: 778-817-1083 (Ext. 2)
Email: testcentre@inlinguavictoria.com
Parking information:
Monday-Friday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Closed Weekends & Holidays
Paid street parking is also available.
Nanaimo
Nanaimo IELTS and CELPIP Test Venue – by inlingua Victoria
#301 – 155 Skinner Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5E8
Phone: 778-817-1083 (Ext. 2)
Email: testcentre@inlinguavictoria.com
Parking information:
Paid parking is available Monday through Friday by the City of Nanaimo.
Free parking is available next to the building on Saturdays and Sundays.
Richmond (Vancouver)
Richmond IELTS and CELPIP Test Venue – by inlingua Victoria
Bld.5, #110 – 13571 Commerce Parkway, Richmond, BC V6V 2R2
Phone: 778-817-1083 (Ext. 2)
Email: testcentre@inlinguavictoria.com
Parking information:
Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Free visitor parking is available in a parking lot.
Free street parking is available anytime on Commerce Parkway.
IELTS
Types of Test
IELTS Academic
IELTS Academic is for those who are looking to study at a university or college, or join a professional association where English is a prerequisite. Some organizations may even accept both versions of IELTS. If you are unsure of which version to take, you should check with your organization directly to see what version of IELTS they accept.
IELTS General Training
The IELTS General Training test is typically taken by those who wish to move to Canada for work. It is accepted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s numerous immigration programs, such as Express Entry.
For more information about the types of the test, please refer to the British Council’s official website: Which Test Should I Take?
IELTS
Test Sections and Format
IELTS Listening Section
The Listening section takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes 40 questions. There are four sections in total and the questions are split evenly across the sections, so there will be 10 questions to answer in each section.
IELTS Reading Section
You are given approximately 60 minutes to complete the Reading section of the exam, during which time you will be asked 40 questions about the texts presented in front of you. Find out more about what to expect in the Reading section of your exam using the link below.
IELTS Writing Section
You will also have approximately 60 minutes to complete the Writing section of your test. During this time, you will be given two tasks to complete. Find out more about the Writing tasks here.
IELTS Speaking Section
The Speaking section is completed face to face, and one-on-one with an examiner. It lasts for approximately 11-14 minutes and has three parts to complete in that time.
Take your IELTS test on paper or on a computer
Test takers now have the option of sitting their IELTS test on paper or on a computer with British Council. The IELTS test format is exactly the same on the computer as it is in a traditional paper exam. Both tests include the same content and are still completed with a test centre, but the Reading, Writing and Listening sections are just filled out differently. The Speaking section of the test will still be carried out face to face with an examiner. We also provide headphones for listening section for both computer exam and paper exam.
What are the advantages of booking IELTS on computer?
IELTS on computer is available up to three times a day, seven days a week. So, there is much more choice when it comes to finding a test date that suits you.
Your test results also come back much quicker when you take your IELTS test on a computer, usually around 3-5 days. It typically takes around 13 days if you took your IELTS test on paper.
IELTS
Test Results
Enquiry On Results
If you did not receive the score you expected, you can apply for your test to be re-marked. You need to apply for a re-marking no later than six weeks after the test date, regardless of whether you have taken IELTS on paper or computer. The fee is $250 to apply for an EOR, and you will receive $225 back if your score changes. The outcome of Enquiry of Results (EORs) can become available on the same day as your application and up to 21 days after your application. Contact us at testcentre@inlinguavictoria.com for more information!
One Skill Retake
If you want to improve your score on one test skill, you can retake one of the four IELTS skills – Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking. This is only available if you’ve completed a full computer-based IELTS no more than 60 days ago. The fee is $208 to apply for an One Skill Retake (OSR). To book your OSR, just log into the Test Taker Portal and you will see your IELTS results. If you would like to retake one skill, simply click on the ‘Retake’ button for the skill you want to retake, or contact us at testcentre@inlinguavictoria.com for more information!
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