Rules/ Regulations

Declaration

v      I acknowledge that the IELTS test is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge ESOL, collectively referred to as the IELTS Test Partners.

v      I certify that the information on this Application Form is complete, true and accurate.

v      I understand that the personal data on this Application Form is collected for the purposes of the IELTS test, and I consent for this data to be disclosed to, processed and stored by the IELTS Test Partners for the purpose of such administration. I further consent for this data and my test result to be disclosed by the IELTS Test Partners to those Recognising Organisations to which I apply, for the purpose of allowing these organisations to verify my test result or to carry out enquiries in relation to suspected malpractice. If the IELTS Test Partners discover that a false or altered Test Report Form has been provided to any of these Recognising Organisations I further consent that the IELTS Test Partners may inform the same and provide them with my personal data and any relevant details relating to the work I produce as part of my test taking.

v      I understand that my personal data may be processed in an anonymous form for statistical and research purposes for the development of Cambridge ESOL examinations. Cambridge ESOL and the centre administering the test confirm that they will not disclose personal information about candidates to others except as stated in this Declaration or to the extent permitted by law.

v      I understand that I may view a copy of my personal data contained in the Application Form by contacting ielts@cambridgeesol.org. I understand that a fee will be charged for access to this information.

v      I understand that if the details on this form are not completed my application may not be processed. I further understand that completing and submitting this Application Form does not guarantee enrolment on my preferred test date or at my preferred test location. I understand that my enrolment will be confirmed in writing from the test centre.

v      I acknowledge that I have read the IELTS Notice to Candidates contained on page i of this document and undertake to abide by the rules and regulations contained therein.

v      I understand that the IELTS Test Partners have a responsibility to all candidates and Recognising Organisations to ensure the highest confidence in the accuracy and integrity of test results and that the IELTS Test Partners therefore reserve the right to withhold test results temporarily or permanently, or to cancel test results which have been issued, if they consider those results to be unreliable for reasons of suspected malpractice or any other irregularity in the test process.

v      I understand that my result may not be issued 13 days after the test if any of the IELTS Test Partners deem it necessary to review any matter associated with my test, including making enquiries as to whether any rules or regulations have been breached, as outlined in the IELTS Notice to Candidates. I understand that in exceptional circumstances I may be required to re-take one or more IELTS components.

v      I understand that if I engage in any form of malpractice, or do anything that might damage the integrity and security of IELTS, I will not receive a test result, my test fee will not be refunded and I may be prohibited from taking the IELTS test in the future. I understand that details of any malpractice that has been established or is being formally investigated may be provided to the relevant Recognising Organisations, including visa processing authorities, and that suspected malpractice will be reported centrally to the IELTS Test Partners and to any relevant test centre by the centre where the suspected malpractice occurred.

v      I understand that if any other person attempts to take the IELTS test in my place (i.e. in place of the person whose details appear on this form), both I and such person will be liable to prosecution. Details relating to the situation may be provided to the relevant authorities, including visa processing authorities.

v      I consent for a photograph to be taken of me on the test day to assist in the confirmation of my identity. I acknowledge that this photograph will be printed onto the IELTS Test Report Form issued under my name and with my identity details and will be provided to the Recognising Organisations to which I apply and to the IELTS Test Partners.

v      I understand that the work I produce as part of the IELTS test remains the property of the IELTS Test Partners. Under no circumstances will it be released to candidates or to institutions or organisations, except in the investigation of suspected malpractice whereby the work I produce as part of the IELTS test may be provided to relevant authorities.

v      I agree that an observer may attend my Speaking test as part of the monitoring process.

v      I understand that I will be charged the full test fee if I cancel my test or request a transfer within five weeks of the test date, unless I provide appropriate medical evidence, within five days of the test date, to support the cancellation or transfer.

v      I acknowledge that I have read the IELTS Information for Candidates booklet.

 

Disclaimer: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to be one of many factors used by academic institutions, government agencies, professional bodies and employers in determining whether a test taker can be admitted as a student or be considered for employment or for citizenship purposes. IELTS is not designed to be the sole method of determining admission or employment for the test taker. IELTS is made available worldwide to all persons, regardless of age, gender, race, nationality or religion, but it is not recommended to persons under 16 years of age.

 

British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge ESOL and any other party involved in creating, producing, or delivering IELTS shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect, special, punitive, or similar damages arising out of access to, use of, acceptance by, or interpretation of the results by any third party, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof.