Exam day
IELTS test day checklist
Small mistakes on test day cost bands. Use this checklist the night before.
The night before
Check your test confirmation email for time and location. Prepare your passport. Set two alarms. No heavy studying — light vocabulary review at most. Sleep 7–8 hours.
What to bring
Passport only (or ID specified at registration). No phones, watches, or bags in the test room — centres provide storage. Water is usually allowed in a transparent bottle.
Arrival and check-in
Arrive 30–45 minutes early. Biometric check and seating take time. Late arrivals may not be admitted.
Module order and breaks
Listening → Reading → Writing with no breaks between them. Speaking may be same day or up to 7 days before/after — check your slot. Eat before the 2.5-hour block.