Notification of test date and time (including Speaking Test)
You will receive information about the test venue and the starting time with your letter of confirmation which is sent two weeks before the test date. All candidates will receive this information via email. Please add ielts@maltachamber.org.mt to your contact list to ensure you receive the above information in your Inbox.
The test starts at 9.00am we ask all candidates to arrive by 8.15am, please note if you arrive late, you will not be permitted into the test room.
Secure Cloakroom
On arrival we will ask you to place your belongings in a secure cloakroom. You will only be allowed to take your Identification Document and a transparent bottle of water into the test room. If candidates are wearing loose clothing where items may appear to be concealed, IELTS Invigilators have the right to ask candidates to remove jackets, jumpers and empty pockets. If candidates wear prescription glasses for reading, please note glass cases are not permitted. Please refrain from bringing any valuables to the Test Centre. All stationery requirements are provided.
Test Day Registration and Verification
- Upon arrival you will be asked to join a queue to assist the registration process.
- You will be asked to present your identification document (listed on your application form) to an IELTS Invigilator. Non-EU Nationals must present their passport. If you do not have your identification document, you will be unable to take the test. Your name, document number and personal details will be verified. You will be asked to sign the IELTS attendance register. Your image will be compared and verified with the photograph kept on file.
- Once the verification and registration process has been completed, an Invigilator will show you to your seat.
- Please note, once you enter the test room, no talking or hand gestures are allowed.
- Please listen carefully to the instructions provided by the IELTS invigilation team. If you have any questions on the day, please ask for assistance.
There are no breaks between tests
It is important to note, there are no breaks between tests - this is a security measure. We advise candidates to go to the bathroom before the test begins. Candidates are not permitted to go to the bathroom or leave the room
- whilst Invigilators are giving instructions
- during the Listening Test
- in the last five minutes of each test
- whilst test papers are being collected
What does the IELTS Test consist of?
There are four parts to the IELTS Test (Academic / General Training).
- The first part is the Listening Test; this takes 30 minutes and you will need to answer 40 questions. The recording will be played once only. At the end of the listening test you will be given 10 minutes to transfer yours answers from the question booklet to the answer sheet.
- The second part is the Reading Test; you will be provided 60 minutes to answer 40 questions and to transfer your answers onto the answer sheet.
- The third part is the Writing Test; you will be required to write two short essays (of at least 150 and 250 words respectively) in one hour. You should spend 20 minutes on the first and 40 minutes on the second task.
- The Speaking Test can be held up to 7 days before or after the nominated Test Day.
IELTS Pre-testing
IELTS Malta offers candidates the opportunity to apply for IELTS Pre-testing throughout the year. The good news is it’s free! This is the best way to test your proficiency skills in Listening, Reading and Writing. Pre-tests are administered with strict test conditions - the same conditions as if you were sitting for an IELTS Test.
This provides you with the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the test environment and assess your skills under timed conditions. Results will be provided, but please note they are not available in the Band Score format. However, you will be able to determine your level of proficiency.
Please contact IELTS Malta ielts@maltachamber.org.mt to enquire when the next Pre-testing session is scheduled. Generally both Academic and General Modules are available.