Kings Oxford has been the IELTS Test Centre for the Oxford region since 1996.
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System is jointly owned by The British Council; IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment. It is designed to assess the language ability of people who want to study or work where English is the language of communication.
In the last year, 3.5 million people took the IELTS test in over 140 countries worldwide. IELTS scores are accepted by over 10,000 recognising organisations.
For a list of organisations that accept IELTS scores, please visit:
www.ielts.org/about-the-test/who-accepts-ielts-scores
We advise you to check with your Recognising Organisation which type of IELTS test you need to take and what scores are required prior to taking your test.
The IELTS Test has two modules to choose from — Academic and General Training.
The Academic module is for people wishing to study at university level and for those seeking professional registration.
The General Training module is for people wishing to migrate to an English speaking country and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level.
For more general information about the IELTS test, please visit www.ielts.org.
The Test Centre is open daily as follows:
Monday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Tuesday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Thursday 9.30am to 4.00pm
Friday 9.30am to 4.00pm
It is located at:
This is the address for all correspondence and where all tests are taken.
Kings Oxford
21 St Michael's Street
Oxford
OX1 2EB
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Telephone: +44 (0) 1865 711829
Email: ielts@kingseducation.com
Please note that car parking is not available at Kings Oxford.
Refreshments and catering facilities are also not available, however there are many shops and cafes in the immediate area.
Test takers wishing to take the IELTS test have the following options available to them:
This option costs £240 and all parts of the test take place on the same day on a computer at our Test Centre.
Benefits of the IELTS test on Computer:
If you select this option, you will take the Listening, Reading and Writing sections on a computer using headphones, a keyboard and a mouse but the Speaking test will still be face-to-face with a trained IELTS Examiner.
All parts of the IELTS test will be taken at our Test Centre on the same day.
Upon booking, detailed information about the test will be emailed to you around three working days before the test.
If you wish to book your IELTS test on computer, please visit section ‘How to book and pay for your IELTS test’
For more information about IELTS on computer, please visit the British Council website.
Kings Oxford IELTS Test Centre will be introducing a Writing on Paper option in the IELTS on computer tests at the end of July 2026.
This option allows you to write your answers for the Writing component of the test on paper, if you prefer handwriting.
The Listening and Reading components will still be taken on computer, so you can continue to benefit from faster results and other features of IELTS on computer test. Research shows that Writing on Paper helps some test takers feel more confident, and it does not affect the scores they achieve.
This option costs £240 and involves taking the speaking test on Friday, and the Listening, Reading and Writing tests on a Saturday. Please note this mode will be discontinued after the 20th June 2026.
Registration on the Saturday of the test is usually from 08:00am. Listening, Reading and Writing tests are taken on Saturday morning from 9:00 to approximately 12:45. It is administered by Kings Oxford IELTS Test Centre.
This is taken before the Listening, Reading and Writing tests usually on Friday (13:30 – 18:00) at Kings Oxford IELTS Test Centre.
You will be able to choose your speaking test time during the online test booking process.
Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that we honour your speaking test date and time slot selection, we reserve the right to modify, discontinue and replace your selected preference in accordance with the terms and conditions and we shall notify you of the same.
We will confirm all the necessary information about your upcoming test by e-mail about 5 days in advance.
If you have not received an e-mail 3 days before your test, please contact the IELTS office.
If you want to improve your score on one test skill, you can retake any of the four IELTS skills – Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking. IELTS One Skill Retake follows the same format and timing as the regular IELTS test on computer. One Skill Retake does not apply to IELTS on paper tests.
You can book One Skill Retake through your Test Taker Portal if you’ve recently completed a full IELTS on computer test and have received your results:
You can only retake one skill once per original IELTS on computer test, and you must sit the One Skill Retake within 60 days of your original IELTS on computer test.
To pay for your One Skill Retake test, please visit the How to book and pay for your IELTS test page.
For more information about One Skill Retake, please visit takeielts.britishcouncil.org
If you have a physical disability or a learning difficulty such as dyslexia, you may be entitled to special arrangements including extra time in the test.
If you wish to apply for special arrangements, you must do so at least six weeks before the test date. You will be asked to provide medical evidence.
For more information about special arrangements, please contact our office.
The rules on proof of identity are very strict. If you come to the test without the correct ID, you will not be allowed to take the test and you will lose your test fee.
If your ID changes before the test (e.g. you have a new passport), you must contact the IELTS office at Kings Oxford immediately. If your passport is at the Home Office, you must get it back before you come to take the test. If you have any doubts about your ID, please contact the IELTS office at Kings Oxford.
Test takers who are late for registration will not be allowed to take the test and will lose their test fee.
If you cannot attend your IELTS test because of a medical emergency, you must provide a medical certificate (a letter from a GP, hospital or walk-in clinic) within 2 days of the test date but no later than 2 days after your test.
The letter must clearly state the reason why you were unable to attend the test and must be appropriately dated.
We would like you to tell us about your IELTS test experience at Kings Oxford by completing a short survey. You will receive a link to the survey in an email shortly after your test.
If you have any issues, concerns with the way your test has been conducted or wish to make a complaint, you can do so by sending a letter of complaint to our office at ielts@kingseducation.com detailing the problem. Alternatively, you can complete a Candidate Complaint Form on the day of your test. We will respond to you in writing within 2 working days upon receipt of your complaint.
We aim to create a safe environment in which no child or adult will experience harm or exploitation during their contact with us.
Full list of Kings policies and procedures
Any incidents or concerns including misconduct relating to Kings Oxford IELTS Test Centre staff can be reported anonymously by filling out the Safeguarding/Whistleblowing form.
Please note that the Designated Safeguarding Leads may have to refer the incident/concern to children's or adult Social Care Services, or to the police in an emergency.
The following IELTS preparation materials are provided by the British Council:
If you need an IELTS test to prove your English language ability in support of a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) application, you must apply to an IELTS for UKVI test centre.
Kings Oxford is not a UKVI centre. Test results received from our Test Centre cannot be used for UKVI application purposes and you will not be eligible for a refund if you subsequently find that you require an IELTS for UKVI test result.
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