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How much does IELTS cost?

IDP IELTS — June 2nd, 2021

What is the IELTS test fee in 2020 and 2021? The cost for an IELTS test in New Zealand is $385.00. The price for the exam is the same whether you take IELTS General Training or IELTS Academic. There is no separate registration fee or payment processing fee. There is also no late payment fee. However, in some locations the test fee can be slightly higher. Read more.

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Does using AI eliminate bias? MIT doesn’t think so.

IDP IELTS — June 5th, 2019

Researchers from MIT –the top university in the world– found that Artificial Intelligence, is biased. So, what does it mean when machines that are testing your English language ability are unfair? Read it here.

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IELTS on computer: What has changed for ESL teachers?

IDP IELTS — May 29th, 2019

IELTS is the leading English language test for international mobility. The launch of computer-delivered IELTS in New Zealand has proven popular among test takers. But what does this mean for ESL teachers? Read more about IELTS support for teachers.

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UP Education to deliver IELTS on computer in Auckland

IELTS — March 4th, 2019

IELTS is now available on computer at The Campbell Institute, a brand new test centre in Auckland. The Campbell Institute, part of UP Education will now deliver IELTS at their Auckland campus, thanks to a new partnership with IDP Education. For test takers and UP Education students, the new centre will bring more options for…

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Two New Computer-delivered IELTS Test Centres in Auckland

IDP IELTS — February 18th, 2019

International students, workers and people seeking residency in New Zealand have welcomed the option of taking the world’s most popular high-stakes English language test on computer, following a country-wide roll-out. Now there are two more computer-delivered IELTS test centres. Find out where.