IELTS Test Argentina: dates, fees and locations

Learn about the different types of international English exams and what each one is for. IELTS Exams.

1. National and local government regulations

Before registering, take into account the provisions adopted by the national and local government (quarantine, curfew, among others).

2. English exam schedules and times

The Listening, Reading and Writing sections are completed on the same day without interruption. During the pandemic, we are testing in the morning and in the afternoon. All sessions allow for social distancing. Morning sessions are usually between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. and the afternoon sessions, between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The Speaking section can be taken on the same day as the other sections or up to 7 days before or after the date you have selected for your written exam. You can choose the day and time during the online registration. It takes place in the place where you have been summoned, with the assigned interviewer. This may be face to face or by videoconference, this means greater flexibility in the delivery of oral expression tests, along with greater availability. The video call exam is also carried out in an official center of the British Council with the same high standard of identity verification. The test will be exactly the same as the in-person oral test in terms of content, scoring, timing, question format, and security provisions.

Schedule of the Speaking test

If we need to change your test schedule for reasons related to the pandemic situation, we will notify you by email or phone.

IELTS Online

If you take IELTS Online, the Speaking test will usually be before your Listening, Reading and Writing. It could be on the same or a different day.

If you’re not officially a resident in Argentina, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option.  

Already booked an IELTS on Paper test and you do not hold Argentina nationality?  

If you booked your test before January 21, 2025, you will not need to show proof of residence. 

If you booked your test after January 21, 2025, you will need to show proof of residence by email at least three days before your test date. 

Acceptable proof of residence includes: 

1. Foreign ID – valid on the date of the exam. 

2. Certificate of Precarious Residence – valid on the date of the exam. 

• Access to IELTS Ready: Premium.
• Five copies of your additional results certificate for free that we send free of charge to the institutions to which you are applying (for example, immigration offices, universities, etc.)
• Special measures that you need to have to take the exam.

• Our only payment methods are immediate bank transfer, bank deposit to our bank account, and credit or debit card payments.
• The payment platform is hosted on a website outside of Argentina. When using it and making payments in US dollars, additional taxes may apply, such as the AFIP (Federal Administration of Taxes) RG 4815 and the Gross Income Tax. However, it is possible to arrange for a refund of these charges. The British Council is not responsible for this process.
• Your payment will be subject to VAT at 21%. Payments made in USD are also subject to DB.RG 5617 at 30%. Depending on your situation, you may be able to reclaim this money. The British Council is not responsible for this process.
• The British Council cannot accept payments from foreign banks; you must pay for your exam from a bank account in Argentina to register.
• The British Council cannot receive payments from foreign banks, you must pay for your exam from a bank account in Argentina in order to register.
• If you need to receive an A invoice, please inform your tax situation (eg Registered Responsible Party) when sending the proof of payment, otherwise, a type B invoice will be automatically issued.
• Please note that payments are not processed on weekends and/or holidays. If your payment deadline falls on one of these days, you will receive an automatic cancellation email, so you must make a new registration to maintain its validity, we kindly suggest you avoid paying over the time limit and make the shipment of the proof of payment immediately to the indicated email.
• If the payment was made by a third party, in the correspondence with the proof, you will have to mention the holder of the account since the date was made.

Once we have verified your deposit or transfer, you will receive confirmation by email. This process can take up to 3 business days.

Have your identity document at hand, since you must upload a clear photo of it when you make the reservation. Use the same one that you will present the day of taking the exam (oral and written). It must be valid at the time of booking and the day of the exam.

The only valid* documents to take your exam are:

1. Argentine citizens:

• National Identity Document (DNI)
• Original passport (machine or chip readable)

2. Foreign citizens:

• Original passport (machine or chip readable)

*Under no circumstances will passwords or documents in process be accepted.

We are here to help if you have any accessibility needs that may affect your ability to take the exam. Learn more about our wide range of exam support tools and settings at: Special requirements for IELTS candidates.

Candidates under the age of 18 should ask their parents or guardians to help book the exam on their behalf. Any candidate between the ages of 11-17, must submit the following forms signed by her parent/guardian:

• Consent to take the IELTS test
• Consent to leave the premises unaccompanied

The choice of the type and module of the exam, as well as the attendance to it, are the sole and complete responsibility of the candidate; all the exam sessions are subject to changes and cancellations without prior notice. The British Council will not be responsible for additional expenses (tickets, hotel, transport and meals) incurred by the candidate to take the exam.