Need to retake one skill? IELTS One Skill Retake is here.
You can choose how you want to take your IELTS test because IDP IELTS Cairns offers both IELTS on computer and paper.
IELTS One Skill Retake is currently only available if you sat IELTS on computer at IDP IELTS Cairns (Aplin Street). It's coming soon to more test centres across Australia.
Our staff also manage IELTS testing in Townsville. In Cairns and Townsville, we provide small test rooms and try to create a more relaxed atmosphere for our customers.
FREE online IELTS Preparation Course worth $80
Book your test with us and get free access* to an online IELTS Preparation Course. Get extensive preparation including practice questions and quizzes, sample writing assessments with model responses and mock tests with answers.
*Free access is available for 4 days for all four skills or 30 days for one skill. Skills include Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening.
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We want to provide you with the best experience possible. If you need to reschedule your test, change your personal details, or have feedback for our team, please let us know via our web form.
Available IELTS test dates in IDP IELTS Cairns
Frequently asked questions
Important information about your IELTS test
Yes, all IELTS on computer tests done at IDP IELTS Cairns are eligible for IELTS One Skill Retake. IELTS One Skill Retake can be taken at IDP IELTS Cairns.
IELTS provides you with an official, secure, digital and paper Test Report Form (TRF).
eTRFs are now available for customers who sit the IELTS on computer test. The eTRF will be available in your booking profile as a downloadable PDF file.
If you sat the paper test, we can either post the TRF out to you or you can come to pick up your results. If you need your original TRF urgently, you can always ask your test centre to express post it to you (just be aware there might be a small additional charge for this).
Need your results for an Australian visa?
If you apply for a visa online, you can find your Test Report Form (TRF) number when you access your results online.
The cost for an IELTS test in Australia is AUD$410.00. The price for the test is the same whether you take IELTS General Training or IELTS Academic. It's also the same whether you do IELTS on a computer or paper. There is no separate registration fee, payment processing fee, or late payment fee.
*Note that in some regional areas the test fee can be higher.
Booking your IELTS test is easy. Locate your closest Australian IELTS Test Centre. Once you find an IELTS Test Centre and a test date that suits you, follow the steps to book your test.
You must have a clear and legible scanned copy of your current valid passport to upload when applying. The copy you upload must be of the page(s) with your photo, name, date of birth, passport number, and expiry date.
If you have any difficulty booking your test, please contact the team at IELTS Australasia Contact Centre who can assist with completing your booking.
Yes, you can choose to take IELTS on paper at our test centre.
This will depend on each test centre, but generally, you can pay online via one of the following payment methods:
PayPal
Credit Card / Debit Card
AliPay
Payment must be made within 48 hours of registering online.