Registration Guideline 2012

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 IELTS Registration Guidelines

1. When can I register for the test?

2. How do I register for the test?

In Person (at UTC / TBI offices):
 Get an IELTS Application Form
 Complete and sign the form
 Attach two (2) recent passport-sized colour photographs (4x6 cm) and the background must be in white or
blue – PLEASE REFER TO “NOTICE TO CANDIDATE (APPLICATION FORM)” PAGE IV FOR MORE
DETAILS.
 Attach a photocopy of your KTP (National ID for Indonesian) or your passport (preferable)
 Submit the form in person to:
UniSadhuGuna Testing Centre (UTC)
Menara Kuningan 14th Floor
Jl. HR. Rasuna Said Blok X-7 Kav.5
Jakarta Selatan 12940
Ph. (021) 300 27 988
Email: ielts.indonesia@utc-usg.com

3. How much do I need to pay for the test?

A test fee of GBP 120 will be charged, payable upon registration. The fee should be paid in Rupiah and
based on IDR rate for the opening month.

Method payment: Cash or Bank Transfer

 IDR Account
Lembaga Pendidikan UniSadhuGuna
CIMB Niaga cabang Sudirman
Jakarta Selatan
Acct No: 064.01.64515.006
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4. Should I take Academic or General Training module?

The Academic Module should be taken by those applying for tertiary, undergraduate and postgraduate
courses, and for those seeking professional registration.

The General Training Module should be taken by those who are going to English-speaking countries to
undertake work experience or training programmes, not for a degree level, or for immigration purposes.
The General Training Module is not designed to test the full range of formal language skills required for
academic purposes.

*Note: This information serves as a guide only. Candidates have to check the requirements with their
prospective receiving organizations/sponsors.

5. Is there any age limit for taking the test?

IELTS is not recommended for candidates under 16 years. However, if they wish to take the test, they may.

6. What happens if I want to transfer the test?

If you want to transfer the test, you must inform us in writing no later than five (5) weeks before the test date. A
fee of Rp. 450.000 will be charged for this service. Transfer of test dates are allowed ONCE ONLY.

Candidates who wish to transfer test dates within the five (5)-week period prior to the test date will be treated as a
cancellation and receive NO REFUND.

7. Can I cancel the test and get a refund?

Any requests for a refund must be made at least five (5) weeks before the test date. 25% of the test fee paid will
be charged as an administration fee.

Candidates who wish to cancel their registration within the five (5) weeks prior to the test date will NOT receive
any refund.

Candidates who seek to cancel their registration or transfer test dates within the five (5)-week period prior to the
test date will only receive a refund of 75% of the test fee paid if they can satisfy the registration centre that their
ability to sit the test has been affected by illness or serious cause.
Serious causes include:
 Illness – e.g. hospital admission or serious injury (does not include minor illness such as a mild cold)
 Loss or bereavement – death of an immediate family member (parent, parent-in-law, sibling, spouse or
child)
 Hardship/trauma – victim of crime, victim of a traffic accident
 National service
The above causes must be supported by official documents such as medical report, police report, etc.

8. What will happen if I am LATE or ABSENT?

You will not be permitted to sit the examination if you arrive late. No candidates will be allowed to enter
the exam room after 08.50 AM. You will lose the full test fee; no refund will be made to you.

Candidates who are absent on the test day without giving prior written notice will lose their full test fee.
However, if the absence is caused by illness or serious causes, the supporting document such as medical
report, police report, etc has to be provided within three (3) calendar days to the staff at the registration
point after the test day. A full fee will be refunded.
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9. Can I have the results RE-MARKED (Enquiry on Result) if I am not satisfied with them?
If you wish to have your results Re-Marked, you must request within six weeks of the test date. The fee for the re-
mark is GBP 60 per candidate and the full fee will be refunded if the score on the re-marked module be higher.
Please note that the Enquiry on Results (EOR) can take up to eight weeks to complete.

10. Do you accept candidates with special requirements?

Candidates with Special Requirements must inform the registration centre before they pay for their test fee.
Relevant supporting materials (medical certificates, doctor’s letter, etc) must be submitted at least three (3) months
prior to the test date.

11. When do I get my results?

The result will be available 13 calendar days after the test date.

The result will be mailed to you on the 13 th day after the test date. Please ensure that you provide a valid
correspondence address on the application form.

Candidates may request to collect their results personally at British Council Jakarta – Indonesia office. This request
must be made at the point of registration. You must collect the results (TRF – Test Result Form) in person and you
must bring proof of identity (original passport or Indonesian ID card only). If someone else will be collecting your
TRF for you, a copy of your identity, a signed letter of authority, and an original identity of your representative must
be given to the staff at registration point.

British Council Jakarta office:

Indonesia Stock Exchange Building Tower II, 16th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta 12190 Indonesia

Please note that we are not permitted to give results over the phone or email.

Candidates can also view their results online on the 13 th day (after 2 PM). The site to check results is
https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/Results

You are given only ONE copy of the Test Report Form (TRF). As part of our service, the British Council can provide
five free copies on your behalf to institutions via courier service. If you require more than five extra copies to be sent
to institutions, or if your request is made more than two months after the date of the exam, you will need to pay
Rp. 50.000 for each copy of the TRF.

If you wish to have the TRF sent via courier, a courier charge per address is applicable.

* The IELTS result is valid for two years.

12. How soon can I repeat the test?

There is NO limit on taking the test; you can take as many as you want. However, you will be charged for another
GBP 120 (IDR Rate for the opening month) per application.

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