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Testing Center Services
OPENING HOURS OF IELTS TEST CENTER:
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Mondays to Sundays: 8:00am-12:40pm; 1:00pm-4:40pm
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Public Holiday: Closed

Macao IELTS Testing Center
As an authorized testing centre by British Council, Gallant offers IELTS on computer test since 2021. The tests include IELTS Academic & General Training and IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). (IELTS for UKVI will be available from May 2022.)
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication. IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries including New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
IELTS offers below test formats:
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The Academic format - If you want to study at university or work in an English speaking country, you will need to take IELTS Academic Test.
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The General Training format - Take IELTS General Training test to study at below degree level, work in an English speaking country or your own country and emigrate to an English speaking country.
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IELTS for UK visas and immigration (UKVI) - If you are looking to work or study in UK, you may need to apply for a UK Visa and demonstrate that you have met the required level of English by taking a Home Office approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), such as IELTS for UKVI (Academic and General Training) or IELTS Life Skills.
Any difference in test format between IELTS and IELTS for UKVI?
IELTS and IELTS for UKVI are the same in terms of format, content, scoring and level of difficulty. However, the Test Report Form which contains your results is slightly different to show that you have taken the test at an official IELTS for UKVI location, which is approved by the UK Home Office.
Notices about Exam Registration and Candidate Regulations:
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Applying for the IELTS Test
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Applications are now completed online through British Council website.
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There are 3 stages to booking the IELTS test:
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Check the availability and select your test date (you will need to select a separate test timeslot for your Speaking test)
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Create an account with the British Council
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Book and pay
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Applications close two days before the test date or earlier if all available seats are sold. To apply for the IELTS test you must prepare your personal info. Macao citizen may use the government-issued ID card; for other test takers who are required to use their passports.
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Your identity documents
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IELTS test centre staff will check your identity upon your arrival, the documents you received when you registered for the test will confirm which ID you’ll need. If you arrive without the correct ID you will not be able to take the test.
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As an additional security measure, IELTS staff will take a photograph of you before you sit the test. This photo will be used on your Test Report Form.
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In Macao test centre, you may also be asked to provide a finger scan.
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At the end of the test
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Remain in your seat until you have the invigilator’s permission to leave the test room.
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If you believe that your performance may have been affected by any issues, inform the invigilator straight away.
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Prepare for your IELTS Test
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There are many resources to learn and prepare for your IELTS test, includes online courses, webinars and practice tests. Please visit:
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You also can take the IELTS familiarized test on below link: