What should I carry to IELTS Exam?
On the test day the first thing you should do on the day of exam is to reach the test venue before time so that you can make yourself comfortable and familiar with the environment. Before entering the examination hall there are lots of formalities and security checks that has to be cleared for this exercise also you need some extra time in your hand. If you arrive early than you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee but if you reached late you will not be allowed in the examination hall. To avoid confusions and hustle and bustle you should know what you will face in the examination center.
Now coming to the things that you should carry on exam day. Many aspirants have confusion about this so they carry lots of unnecessary things which bother them so today in this article we will discuss about What candidates should bring at the IELTS test center?
The most primary thing you should carry is your passport or National ID Card as you will need them to clear your security as it is the only identification document that is accepted at the examination center so without it you will not be allowed to enter the hall. It is compulsory for the entire examination i.e. listening/reading, writing and speaking sections. It is also the only identification document accepted at the registration process of IELTS examination candidates. The identification document you produce at the examination should be the same as the one you submitted when you made the application for the examination. Remember to take one color photocopy of the front and back pages of the passport. You will not be allowed to carry any personal items like mobile phones, hand-held computers, cameras, hats, scarves, wallets, books or notes in the hall so avoid carrying all these things.
Rather than a valid passport there are some other items that should be carried at the examination centre –
– 2 recent identical passport-sized photographs of yourself:
– These photographs are needed in case the photograph that was uploaded in your registration form is not clear. If this happens, you will have to submit a fresh photograph at the initial ID check on the day of the examination.
– Printout of the confirmation e-mail received from the test conducting authority to your registered email address after the registration for the IELTS examination. This printout is stamped at the entrance to the listening, reading, writing and speaking examinations.
– A few stationary items such as a black or blue ballpoint pen, a few pencils, a sharpener and an eraser.
– A small water bottle (500ml) that should be transparent and without any labels. However, this may not be necessary at some centres because arrangements will have been made to provide the exam candidates with drinking water/refreshments, and other essential requirements.
– Apart from the above mentioned items nothing else needs be taken to the examination centres.
In the examination hall only a pen or pencil, an eraser and your ID is allowed on your desk. In case you have any problem, have any question or you need to go bathroom just raise your hand to attract the attention of the invigilator. Try to do this without disturbing the other candidates.
In the listening test make sure that you hear the recording properly. If you face any problem in it then raise your hand and tell the invigilator about this. You are NOT allowed to take away any question papers, answer scripts, working papers or any other materials you are given from the examination room. If you contravene any of the above rules your test result will be withheld and the institution or professional body you may have nominated to receive your results will be notified.
