Necessary documents for Registration

A valid passport is necessary in order to register for IELTS. Make sure to register the necessary passport information by the given deadline and to bring the exact same passport on the day of the test.

You must bring a Valid Passport on the test day

• The passport must be the ORIGINAL copy and VALID / not expired on the day.
• The Passport number must match the number used for registration.You will not be allowed to sit the test if the numbers do not match.

When applying for Visa

If you are applying for Visa after registering for IELTS, please plan wisely taking into consideration the Visa administration period and make sure your passport is returned by your test date.
You will not be allowed to sit the test nor be eligible for cancellation, refund, or transfer of test date if you do not have your passport with you on the test date.

Registration

It is necessary to obtain an IELTS ID for registration. Additionally, please make sure to read the information listed below (STEP 1-9) before registering as it contains important information related to payment, test day procedure, as well as test regulations.

Recommended System Requirements

You can use both PC (tablet, too) and smartphone, however, some devices may be unsupported. As for brower, please make sure to use the latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome and Safari.

Registration Flow

◆Terms and Conditions◆

• Notice to Candidates
• Declaration for Registering
• IELTS Terms and Conditions
• If you are unable to open the PDF: FAQ

• step1
  Registering for IELTS ID

  If you have an IELTS ID, enter your ID and password and click "Login and Registration".
  If you do not have IELTS ID, just click "Registration"

  Please note:

  • Make sure to read through the "Disclaimer and Declaration" page which appears on screen before applying for an ID. By applying for an ID, it will mean that you have agreed to the terms and conditions set forth.
  • Make sure the address and other personal information you input is accurate because this will be the information the test centre will use for any and all correspondence related to IELTS, including mailing your IELTS test results. IELTS will not accept any responsibility due to inaccurate inputted information, including not being able to receive information and/or results.
  • An individual ID is valid only for one person. An ID cannot be used by multiple people.
  • You are responsible for your IELTS ID and password. Please keep them secure. Eiken Foundation of Japan is not responsible for your IELTS ID and password and will not accept any responsibility related to the misuse or fraudulent disclosure of your passport.
  • *You cannot use the same ID used to register for IELTS tests administered by the British Council.
• step2
  Enter Exam Information and Candidate Information

  Select your test site, test module (test type), and test date.

  Registration Deadline

  12:00 noon, 5 days prior to the written test

  • Make sure to register at least 5 days before the deadline if you wish to pay your test fee by convenience store/post office ATM.
  • Only credit card payment will be accepted after the deadline for convenience store/post office ATM payment method.

  Please note

  • The deadline for registration will differ according to the payment method.
  • There are a limited number of seats available at each test site. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis and only test sites with available seating can be selected. Registration for test sites which have reached full capacity before the deadline may not be open.
  • For group testing sessions, please go the group testing login page and use the individual group login key and register.

  • Make sure to read the following 3 documents before registering. By registering, it will mean that you have read and understood and agree to the terms and conditions set forth.

  • Notice to Candidates
  • Declaration for Registering
  • IELTS Terms and Conditions
  • If you are unable to open the PDF: FAQ
• step3
  Select your payment method

  Select credit card (method A) or convenience store/ATM (method B)

  Payment Method

  Credit card	JCB・NICOS・VISA・MASTER
  Convenience store	Lawson, Familymart, Ministop, Seicomart
  Post office ATM	Pay-easy（ペイジー）

  • Please note that payments may not be accepted at some post office ATMs. Please contact the post office you wish to use directly for help regarding post office ATM use.

  3-A　Select credit card payment

  3-A-1　Enter credit card information

  3-A-2　Confirmation via email

  Confirmation email sent to registered address : Notice of your IELTS registration confirmation

  3-B Convenience store/post office ATM payment

  3-B-1　Confirmation email sent to registered address: Notice of your IELTS registration confirmation

  3-B-2　Payment at convenience store/post office ATM

  Pay test fee at convenience store/post office following the directions in the email. The deadline for payment is also written in the email, so please pay by the deadline. If payment is not made by the deadline, your registration will be automatically cancelled.

  Paying at convenience stores

  Please find the appropriate process for each store. Make sure to have your Payment ID Number and telephone number with you. The Payment ID Number is listed in the e-mail you receive after registering online.

  Lawson

  Touch the Blue button towards the left of the initial screen with "インターネット受付"written.

  • payment procedure at Lawson

  Family Mart

  Touch the "代金支払い"box from the first screen and then the "イーコンテクスト(インターネット受付)" box on the following screen.

  • payment procedure at Family Mart

  Seico Mart

  Select the "インターネット受付け"button.

  • payment procedure at Seico Mart

  Paying at Post Office ATM

  Look for the Pay-easy mark on the ATM and select the "料金払込（ペイジー）"on the bottom right of the screen. Then select the "手入力" box on the right and input the following "収納機関番号（58093）", "your phone number", "確認番号（Payment ID Number"

  • payment procedure at post office

  3-B-3　Once the test centre has confirmed your payment, you will receive Notice of receipt of your IELTS payment via email.

• step4
  Confirmation of registration contents
• step5
  Completion of registration

  Reservation of speaking test time

  If you wish to reserve your speaking test time, you can do so from the dedicated reservation site. Please access the website from the URL included in the confirmation email which you will receive after registration.

  • Reservation of speaking test time is optional. If you do not make a reservation, the IELTS test centre will randomly allocate a test time for you. Please check the Confirmation Notice that you will download after the application deadline for details of your speaking test time.
  • Reservations are in order of arrival. Reservable speaking slots are limited. If the speaking slots are full, the IELTS test centre will randomly allocate a test time. Please check the Confirmation Notice that you will download after the application deadline for details of your speaking test time.
• step6
  Changes and Cancellation

  You will only be allowed to sit the test after the designated test centre has confirmed that all of required information is registered.

  Changes to Registration

  • If you wish to change your test venue, module, or test date, you may do so up to the Registration deadline, based on availability.
  • Click on the "受験確認書ダウンロード・登録内容確認・変更・キャンセル (Confirm Notice Doｗnload and Confirm/Change/Cancel Registration Status)" page of "My Page" to make the change(s).
  • First-time changes are free.
  • Any changes made for the second time or more, will be charged a 6,300 yen administration fee.

  Cancellation

  • Cancellations are accepted to the deadline.
  • Click on the "受験確認書ダウンロード・登録内容確認・変更・キャンセル (Confirm Notice Doｗnload and Confirm/Change/Cancel Registration Status)" page of "My Page" to cancel your registration.
  • Refunds will be made through a direct bank deposit. Therefore, please make sure to have your bank details when you cancel your registration.
  • The among of the refund will be your test fee minus a 6300 yen administration fee.
  • Refunds will be made a month after cancellation.

  Refunds and Transfers

  As a general rule, the Examination fee will not be refunded
  However, you may be able to apply for special considerations. Special consideration is defined as follows:

  Serious medical conditions/ injuries on the test date
  If you are diagnosed to have COVID-19 and/or have serious medical conditions that prevent you from sitting the test, please submit a medical certificate as supporting evidence within 5 business days from the test date.

  • Mild conditions such as cold will not be considered.

  Exceptional circumstances
  If any of the below conditions apply, please provide us with the respective supporting evidence within 5 business days after the test date.

  • Death of a family/relative within third degree kinship: Original copy of funeral certificate
  • When called for jury duty: A copy of summons
  • Mental status unfit to sit the test（bereavement within 2 months, traumatic event etc): Evidence or proof of the event or condition.

  • Please contact your test centre for details.
• step7
  Make a coloured copy of your passport

  Make a coloured copy of your passport, and add your test dates, candidate number and full name on the right side as shown below.

  Example :

  • REAL sized COLOURED copy of the double spread page with your headshot photo on A4 sized paper.
  • Make sure all sides and edges of the passport are clearly visible.

  

  If you align the passport with the corner of the copier, there will be no margin around the passport copy which may result in some vital information being cut off.
  To avoid this, please place the passport about 1cms away from the corner of the copier.

  If you have renewed passport after application,

  Please make sure to complete the following directions by noon(12:00), 5 days prior to the written test.

  • Click on the “個人情報変更 (Change Your Personal Details)” of “My Page” and enter your new passport number and expiration date. Make sure that the information is updated and that the new information is reflected for the test date(s) that you registered. 
  • Inform the Test Centre via email by noon(12:00), 5 days prior to your written test date that you have updated your passport. You must include the following information in your message: 
    Test Date, Test Location, Full Name, Passport Number (both old and new) 

  • If 5 days before is a national holiday, the deadline will be 10:00am the weekday before the national holiday.

  • Email address
• step8
  Downloading Confirmation Notice

  The Confirmation Notice can be viewed after 19:00, 4 days prior to the written test from the "受験確認書ダウンロード・登録内容確認・変更・キャンセル (Confirm Notice Doｗnload and Confirm/Change/Cancel Registration Status)" page of "My Page." Please make sure to read through the Confirmation Notice before the test date.

  The following information will be listed on the Confirmation Notice

  • Test Venue
  • Test Day Schedule
  • Candidate Number

  • You will need your Candidate Number on your test date. Make sure to print out the Confirmation Notice or write down the information and bring to the test venue on the day.

  Special notes regarding downloading the Confirmation Notice

  • Make sure to use the recommended system requirements.
  • Make sure to check the Confirmation Notice as soon as it is viewable. If you are unable to view it, please contact the designated test centre

  • We are unable to respond to requests made out of office hours, as well as on holidays.
• step9
  Test Day

  Only the following are permitted in the test room:

  • Valid original passport you registered
  • A coloured copy of the passport you registered
    
  • Pencils (mechanical pencils, pencil caps, pens, etc. are not allowed)
  • Erasers (without covers)
  • Water (no other drinks allowed) in a transparent bottle with the label removed.

  • All electronical devices, including wrist watches, are not permitted in the test room.
  • Please refrain from bringing valuables to the test venue.

  Special Circumstances for Personal Belongings

  • You may be asked to submit a medical certificate in English.
  • Test day staff will check your item on the day.
  • Note that you will be not permitted to have your item with you during the test, except for special circumstances. Test day staff will keep your item at the front of the room, so please ask when you wish to use it.

Test Fee and Related Expenses

Terms and Conditions

Make sure to read through the following documents. By registering for an IELTS session, it will mean that you have agreed to the terms and conditions set forth.

• Notice to Candidates
• Declaration for Registering
• IELTS Terms and Conditions
• If you are unable to open the PDF: FAQ
• Information on "Indication based on Specific Business Transactions Law"

FAQ and Contact Information

• IELTS FAQ
• IELTS Handling of Personal Information
• Contact Information