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IELTS

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is for people who intend to study or work in an English-speaking environment. IELTS measures test takers’ ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. Since 1989, IELTS has been proven and trusted worldwide to provide a secure, global, authentic and customer-focused test which measures true-to-life ability to communicate in English. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council; IDP IELTS; and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

International recognition

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s leading English language proficiency test, with more than 4 million people taking it each year.

The IELTS test is developed by some of the world’s leading experts in language assessment. It has an excellent international reputation, and is accepted by over 12,500 organisations worldwide, including schools, universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies.

IELTS Test

IELTS on Computer (IOC)

You have the option to take the IELTS on a computer for both the General Training and Academic tests. IELTS Listening and Speaking sections are the same for both test types, but the subject matter of the Reading and Writing sections differs depending on which test is taken.

This test requires test takers to sit the Listening, Reading and Writing tests in front of a computer with the questions presented on the screen in an official IELTS test location. The IELTS Speaking section is the same for both Academic and General Training and is taken face-to-face with an examiner (either in person or by video call).

Follow the IELTS main website to find useful information about the Computer Delivered Format.

Benefits of IELTS on Computer

IELTS on Computer has multiple perks which one should consider.

  • One Skill Retake – Not happy with one of the scores you received in your previous test? Retake just that one skill to try and improve your score.
  • Faster Results – Typically, results are released in 1 to 5 days.
  • Faster booking – Registration closing dates are between 3 to 5 days before the tests.
  • More test dates – The Malta Test Centre has opened almost one test session a week till the end of December.

Which Module is Right for You?

IELTS is available in two formats – Academic and General Training. For more information on each module please refer to the official IELTS website.

Speaking Tests

Uniquely, IELTS tests your English conversation skills through a face-to-face Speaking test which means that you are assessed by having a conversation with a real person. This is the most effective and natural way of testing your English conversation skills.

Speaking Tests can be held up to 7 days before test day. Candidates will receive an email with all the necessary information. Candidates who miss their speaking test appointment, without prior notification or other valid reason, (illness accompanied by an original medical certificate), may request a rescheduling, subject to availability, against a payment of €25.

How to Apply

Online Registration

IELTS Malta offers online registration. You can book your IELTS Test online by following the instructions below:

  • Download and read our IELTS Test Takers Guide, which contains important information about the test format, the question types and test results. Please not that IELTS is not recommended for test takers under the age of 16.
  • Go to Book Now and select the module you would like to sit for.
  • Select Malta from the country/territory drop-down menu, and then select Valletta from the city drop-down menu.
  • Choose the test date you would like to sit for and make sure that you are available for the speaking test.
  • You will need to create an account and fill in all details necessary.
  • Remember that you will be required to possess a valid ID at hand (EU national ID card or Passport). You will need to preset the same ID / Passport that you use on registration and test day.
  • Lastly, follow the steps to complete the payment.

After you have made your IELTS booking you will receive emails confirming:

  • The start time of your test and venue address.
  • Your IELTS Speaking Test date
  • Your access to the free online preparation courses: Road to IELTS Last Minute Version.

You will have the opportunity to list up to five organisations that you would like your Test Report Form sent to.

Advise IELTS Malta as soon as possible if you have a disability or special requirements, such as visual difficulties, or learning difficulties, as this will enable us to make necessary arrangements for you on the test day.

Fees & Payments

The fee per candidate is €270 for 2026.

You may pay by cash, credit card, bank transfer or from our online payment system itself. The online application form will be confirmed once payment is received. All payments are processed during the week, so if you pay at the weekend, you will receive confirmation on Monday.

Postponement and Cancellation

Candidates who postpone their application more than 5 weeks before the test date must pay an additional administration fee amounting to 25% of the application fee.

Candidates who cancel their application more than 5 weeks before the test date will receive a refund of the application fee less an administration fee of 25%.

Candidates who postpone or cancel their application less than 5 weeks before the test date will be charged the full test fee.

Candidates who are absent due to illness must provide a medical certificate by no later than five days from the test date. They will then be able to sit for their test within three months of the original test date.

Test Day Photography

IELTS has a procedure for enhancing test security that involves taking and authenticating photographs of test takers on the test day. Under this new procedure, IELTS staff will take an individual passport style photograph of all candidates present on the test day. The photograph will normally be taken on the day of the speaking test.

The test day photograph will be printed on the candidate’s test report Form and will only be used for test requirements. Test day photography will only take about a minute. Your identification document and photograph will be verified on the test day.

Contact Details

The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry
The Exchange Buildings,
Republic Street,
Valletta VLT 1117, Malta

T: +356 2203 2000 | +356 2203 2318
E: ielts@maltachamber.org.mt

Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:00
Friday: 08:00 – 14:30

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