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Book IELTS with British Council at MIT

Choose either Academic or General Training IELTS tests, available in Auckland or Hamilton. Complete all tests in one day.
Overview

We are an official British Council IELTS testing centre

IELTS is the world's most popular English language test for higher education and global migration.

Whether you need IELTS for study, migration or residency, we can help, as we offer both Academic and General Training IELTS tests. You can take your speaking, listening, reading and writing tests all in one day. You’ll get free* online IELTS preparation resources when you book and pay for your IELTS Test with British Council at MIT.

Follow the steps below to book your test:

One Skill Retake (OSR)

If you sit an IELTS on computer test with us (December 2023 onwards) and do not get the score you need, you will be eligible for OSR. This means you will be able to retake the one skill you need to improve – either Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking. For more information see our FAQs. If you would like to know more please complete the form.

Ready to book your IELTS test? Book now.

Book and pay early to make the most use of the free* online preparation resources. Before you start your booking make sure you have an electronic colour copy of your passport (JPEG, GIF or PNG) ready to upload in your application.

Don't have your passport with you?

If you don't have a copy of your passport available you can still submit your online application, then email a copy of your passport.

Email: ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz

Include your full name and test date in the subject line.

Once we have received your application, passport copy and payment we will email you confirmation and receipt within 10 business days.

Book now

Format & fees

Step 1: Choose your test type and format

  • Choose the type of test that you need – Academic or General Training IELTS tests.
  • Decide on the test format that suits you (IELTS on computer or paper).

If you sit an IELTS on computer test with us (December 2023 onwards) and do not get the score you need, you will be eligible for One Skill Retake (OSR). This means you will be able to retake the one skill you need to improve – either Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking.

Test type: Academic or General Training

IELTS Academic

Choose the IELTS Academic format if you want to:

  • Study at university at undergraduate or postgraduate level#; or
  • Join a professional organisation in an English-speaking country.

#Please check the IELTS requirements with the programme leader for the course you are enrolling in.

IELTS General Training

Choose the IELTS General Training format if you want to:

  • Train or study at below degree level#
  • Work or undertake work-related training in an English-speaking country or emigrate to an English-speaking country.

#Please check the IELTS requirements with the programme leader for the course you are enrolling in.

Test format: Choose IELTS on paper or computer

IELTS on paper

  • Your results will be available 13 days after your test
  • If you have special requirements, please register for IELTS on paper.

IELTS on computer

  • Your results will be available 3-5 days after your test
  • See frequently asked questions for IELTS on computer test features.
  • If you sit a test with us (December 2023 onwards) and do not get the score you need, you will be eligible for One Skill Retake (OSR). This means you will be able to retake the one skill you need to improve – either Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking.

All aspects of the tests are exactly the same, whether it is taken on paper or on a computer, including content, timings, question types, scoring, speaking test delivery, test report forms.

Test fees

Take your IELTS test in 2023 before prices rise next year#. MIT IELTS Centre is committed to giving you lower test fees for the rest of 2023.

Fees (recommended option)

Includes test report sent via tracked delivery in 2-5 days

Auckland fee:

  • 2023 tests: NZ$405
  • 2024 tests: NZ$430

Hamilton fee:

  • 2023 tests: NZ$420
  • 2024 tests: NZ$440

Fees (Auckland only)

Includes test report sent via standard delivery, up to 10 days

Auckland fee:

  • 2023 tests: NZ$395
  • 2024 tests: NZ$420

Other test fees

One Skill Retake

One Skill Retake (OSR) NZ$265

Cancellation and postponements

NZ$80

A. Cancellations
You can cancel your IELTS test registration at any time before taking your test by notifying the test centre. Refund policy is dependent upon when you cancel and whether exceptional circumstances apply.

B. Transfers
You may change your test date at any time before the test. However, your transfer request may be treated as a cancellation dependent on how near to the test day it is made.

You must select a new test date, where available, within three months of your original test date. If your preferred test date is more than three months after your original test date, your transfer will be treated as a cancellation.

You can only transfer the same booking once.

Special Consideration owing to exceptional circumstances

On rare occasions, there may be instances where you are unable to attend your test or are disadvantaged on the test day owing to illness, injury, or other exceptional event outside your control. In these cases, you may make an application to your test centre for special consideration due to exceptional circumstances. This will allow you to carry over your test fee to a later test date or, in some cases, apply for a refund.

You can apply for special consideration before the test, and up to two calendar days after the test date. However, applications for special consideration will not be accepted after your results have been released.

You can find more information on this process here

Additional copies of test results

NZ$25.00

You can request an additional copy of your test results. Please complete the form, sign and email the form to ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz with a copy of your passport.

Re-mark fee

NZ$250.00

If you did not receive the score you expected, you can apply for your test to be re-marked. This is called an Enquiry on Results (EOR). You can choose which test sections you want to be re-marked.
The fee for this service is NZ$250, which will be refunded if your score is increased for any section of the test.

You need to apply for re-marking no later than six weeks after the test date, regardless of whether you have taken IELTS on paper or IELTS on computer. You can submit an Enquiry on Results online from the Test Taker Portal . Alternatively, you can download the Enquiry on Results form and email to ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz or contact the IELTS centre. Make sure you attach your proof of payment.

Your result will normally be available in 2 to 21 days, depending on several factors including the number of sections requested for re-marking. If you have not received a response after 28 days, please contact the IELTS centre.

Ready to book your IELTS test? Book now.

Book and pay early to make the most use of the free* online preparation resources. Before you start your booking make sure you have an electronic colour copy of your passport (JPEG, GIF or PNG) ready to upload in your application.

Don't have your passport with you?

If you don't have a copy of your passport available you can still submit your online application, then email a copy of your passport.

Email: ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz

Include your full name and test date in the subject line.

Once we have received your application, passport copy and payment we will email you confirmation and receipt within 10 business days.

Book now

Test venues

Step 2: Select your IELTS test venue

Choose a location that is convenient to you.

MIT Ōtara IELTS test centre (Auckland)

NR101, Gate 14,
North Campus, Alexander Crescent,
Ōtara, Auckland 2023

Get directions

Parking is free of charge any day in the MIT 3 level car park.

MIT Ōtara IELTS Test Centre map

MIT Manukau IELTS Test Centre

Corner of Davies Avenue and Manukau Station Road,
Manukau,
Auckland 2014

Get directions

Registration

  • Registration is on Level 2 at the MIT Manukau campus.

MIT Manukau IELTS Test Centre

MIT Hamilton IELTS Test Centre

B block (16 on site map)
St Pauls Collegiate,
77 Hukanui Road,
Chartwell,
Hamilton.

Get directions

Accessibility

Please note that this testing venue is not wheelchair friendly.

Parking

Please drive to the Reception carpark then follow the signs to the IELTS parking area.

Where to go once you arrive

Please report to B Block. Follow the signs from the IELTS parking area.

Ready to book your IELTS test? Book now.

Book and pay early to make the most use of the free* online preparation resources. Before you start your booking make sure you have an electronic colour copy of your passport (JPEG, GIF or PNG) ready to upload in your application.

Don't have your passport with you?

If you don't have a copy of your passport available you can still submit your online application, then email a copy of your passport.

Email: ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz

Include your full name and test date in the subject line.

Once we have received your application, passport copy and payment we will email you confirmation and receipt within 10 business days.

Book now

Test dates

Step 3: Decide on your IELTS test date and book your test

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Ready to book your IELTS test? Book now.

Book and pay early to make the most use of the free* online preparation resources. Before you start your booking make sure you have an electronic colour copy of your passport (JPEG, GIF or PNG) ready to upload in your application.

Don't have your passport with you?

If you don't have a copy of your passport available you can still submit your online application, then email a copy of your passport.

Email: ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz

Include your full name and test date in the subject line.

Once we have received your application, passport copy and payment we will email you confirmation and receipt within 10 business days.

Book now

IELTS prep

IELTS preparation resources

IELTS Ready Premium - free* online preparation resources

IELTS Ready Premium offers personalised resources that get you better prepared for IELTS. It’s free and available exclusively to all British Council IELTS test takers.

As you complete your practice tests, IELTS Ready Premium will adapt and personalise your study plan to help you get the score you need.

You will get free access when you book and pay for your IELTS test, until the day after your test date. You’ll get access to:

  • 40 practice tests – speaking, writing, reading and listening
  • Writing practice with model answers to show you what examiners are looking for
  • Exercises to help practice Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking skills.
  • Get feedback on reading and listening questions.

Book in advance and make the most of this premium and exclusive preparation offer for free.

IELTS tutors

We have a list of private IELTS tutors that we can put you in touch with, to help you prepare for your test. They can work with you either face to face or online – whatever and whenever you prefer.

To organise a tutor you can contact us on (09) 968 8617 or email us on ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz.You are also very welcome to contact us, and we can work with you to design a study plan to suit your IELTS preparation needs.

Ready to book your IELTS test? Book now.

On your test day you will be welcomed by professional friendly helpful staff. Our staff are highly trained to ensure your test day runs smoothly. Before you start make sure you have an electronic colour copy of your passport (JPEG, GIF or PNG) ready to upload in your application.

Don't have your passport with you?

If you don't have a copy of your passport available you can still submit your online application, then email a copy of your passport.

Email: ieltsnz029@manukau.ac.nz

Include your full name and test date in the subject line.

Once we have received your application, passport copy and payment we will email you confirmation and receipt within 10 business days.

Book now

*Access to free personalised online IELTS preparation resources when you book and pay for your IELTS test (your access expires the day after your test date).

#Terms and conditions - MIT IELTS test promotion 2023

1. Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology trading as Manukau Institute of Technology (“MIT”) is conducting a promotion (“Promotion”) for test takers who book an IELTS test (“Test”) with MIT.

2. The Promotion runs from 28 September 2023 to 10 December 2023 ("Term").  Bookings received outside the Term will not benefit from the Promotion.

3. For the duration of the Term, the price for a Test will be as follows:

3.1. $395 (standard delivery) or $405 (tracked delivery) at an Auckland based MIT Test Centre

3.2. $420 at a Tauranga or Hamilton based MIT Test Centre

4. After the Term, the price for a Test held at an MIT test centre will be as follows:

4.1. $420 (standard delivery) or $430 (tracked delivery) at an Auckland based MIT Test Centre

4.2. $440 at a Tauranga or Hamilton based MIT Test Centre

5. If a test taker requests for a booked Test to be transferred to a date after 9 December 2023, the test taker will be charged the difference between the old price and the new price.

6. To enter the Promotion, test takers must, during the Term, book and pay for an IELTS test via MIT’s website.

7. By booking a Test during the Term, you agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

8. MIT will collect and hold personal information provided in relation to each Promotion entry for the purposes of administering the Promotion. All such personal information will be held by MIT as is notified to the Participant upon entry and otherwise in accordance with MIT’s Privacy Policy. Participants have the right to request access to and correction of their personal information.

9. All decisions of MIT in relation to any aspect of the Promotion are final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into.

10. MIT reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or terminate the Promotion at any time at MIT’s sole discretion.