IELTS
Clearer communication, one skill at a time.
Career Launcher UAE offers IELTS preparation and test registration in Dubai and Sharjah, from centres in Bur Dubai, Al Nahda 2 and Al Qasimia, and online.
Prepare for your IELTS goal and register for the test with us, an official British Council partner for IELTS registration.
Build understanding.
Put it into practice.
- Current-level and target discussion
- Task-specific practice and feedback
- Test familiarity and timing
- IELTS test registration through us, as an official British Council partner
Your destination, institution or purpose determines which test you need. Start by checking the accepted test and required scores with the relevant organisation. Preparation combines language development with practice for the specific tasks you will encounter. Career Launcher UAE is an official British Council partner for IELTS registration, so when you are ready you can book the test directly with us.
IELTS support in Dubai and Sharjah.
Career Launcher UAE has three centres. Contact whichever is closest and the team will confirm where and how IELTS support is offered.
Guides on IELTS.
IELTS: questions
families ask.
Can I book the IELTS test through Career Launcher?
Yes. Career Launcher UAE is an official British Council partner for IELTS registration, so you can book the test with us rather than separately. Tell the team which IELTS test you need and when, and they will take you through registration, with preparation too if you want it.
How much does the IELTS test cost in the UAE?
The British Council’s UAE fee table lists AED 1,590 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer and AED 1,680 for IELTS for UKVI. IDP’s UAE fees for the same tests match. Fees change, so the team confirms the current fee when you book.
IELTS fees, booking and results in the UAEDo I need IELTS Academic or General Training?
IELTS Academic is for university study, undergraduate or postgraduate. General Training is for work or migration. Both test the same four skills, but the Reading and Writing tasks differ, so check which one your university or visa route asks for. A UK visa that asks for an approved English test needs IELTS for UKVI.
What is the IELTS test format?
Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11 to 14 minutes), 2 hours 45 minutes in all, now on computer. Speaking can be on the same day or up to a week before or after. Each section is scored from 0 to 9 in half bands.
How soon do IELTS results come out?
For IELTS on computer, including IELTS for UKVI, the British Council in the UAE says within 1 to 5 days, typically two. Most organisations accept results for two years after the test.
How long should I prepare for IELTS?
It depends on the gap between your current level and the band you need. A timed practice test by skill shows that gap, and the team plans preparation in the weeks before your test date.
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