IELTS , the International English Language Testing System, is an internationally recognized English language assessment of the highest quality and validity readily available across the globe, including Vancouver, Burnaby, and Richmond.

How to register for an  IELTS  test in Burnaby.

Step 1

To receive an  IELTS  Application Package, please send your request to the  IELTS  Test Centre at Simon Fraser University by:

• fax: 778-782-7223
• e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• phone: 778-782-5930

Please include the correct spelling of your first and last name and complete mailing address and allow 7-10 days for receipt of the package.

Or download the application form from IELTS.org, and download information for candidates (both are pdfs).

Step 2

Once the application form is completed, mail, along with payment, to:

IELTS Test Centre
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
Burnaby BC
V5A 1S6

Or, bring the application in person to:

InfoReg Counter
SFU Harbour Centre
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver BC

Hours: Monday to Thursday: 10:00am - 7:00pm, and Friday 10:00am-5:00pm..

Note

• Do not bring your application in person to the  IELTS  Test Centre in Burnaby. The Test Centre does not keep regular hours, and we do not accept in-person registrations.

• Do not fax your application to theIELTSTest Centre. Only original applications will be processed.

Application deadlines

The original  IELTS  Application Form and the test fee must be received by the Test Centre at least seven (7) working days before the test date. The Test Centre reserves the right to close a particular test date early if all spaces are full. Registrations which cannot be accommodated on the earliest test date requested will be put forward to the candidate's "second choice" test date at that centre. Applications are not transferred between centres.

Passport/Permanent Resident Card (PRC) required

Candidates must:

• supply a valid passport or PRC number on their application form
• attach a scanned copy or photocopy of their PRC or passport page that contains a photo, passport number, and signature

On the day of the test, candidates are required to show their PRC or passport (the same as listed on the application form) at Registration and throughout the day. Candidates who do not bring their passport /PRC will not be permitted to write the test.

NOTE: Please be advised that if you have sent your passport to an institution for renewal or other reasons, it is your responsibility to ensure you have your passport with you on test day.

Confirmation required

Upon receipt of the  IELTS  Application Form and test fee, the Test Centre will send a letter of confirmation, stating registration details including test location, room, etc. Telephone or email confirmation may also be made. Only those candidates who have received written or verbal confirmation will be allowed to take the test.

The International English Language Test System is jointly administered by The British Council, University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate, and IDP Education Australia. TheIELTSis designed as a test of English for non-native English speakers wishing to enroll in post-secondary institutions in the British Commonwealth (United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand). Presently, many countries in the British Commonwealth also use this test as a proof of English language proficiency for immigration purposes.

 The development ofIELTSas a language testing system was a long process. Because of its scientific method and credibility, and the promotion of the examination board, theIELTShas gained worldwide recognition. Now, there are 251IELTStesting centers in 105 countries. In early 1998, Citizenship and ImmigrationCanadarevised immigration policy to give preference to applicants who score five on the IELTS. Performance on theIELTSis also a criterion considered by the immigration departments of New Zealand and Australia. From July 2001, international applicants to universities in Australia are required to furnishIELTSscores;TOEFLscores are no longer accepted. Questions on theIELTSare set primarily by experts from the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. There are plans to involve participation from experts inCanadaand the United States as theIELTSdevelops. The Reading section of theIELTSincludes artsicles with more of an international nature; the Listening section adheres to the principle of incorporating different varieties of English so testers can hear the accents of various English-speaking countries.