IELTS Trial Test
We are pleased to announce that we are now offering free IELTS Trial Tests!
Taking the IELTS Trial Test helps familiarise yourself with taking the test under test conditions, and can also help identify where to improve.
For more information, or to register, click the button below
IELTS measures the ability to communicate in English across all four language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). UDST is an approved venue for IELTS tests, which are recognised at over 10,000 institutions worldwide.
Whether you're taking the IELTS for work, university or migration, we are here to help you achieve your goals!
UDST Offers Different Types of IELTS
Academic
Academic IELTS is for those who want to study at a higher education institution where English is the main language of instruction.
General Training
General Training IELTS is for work experience, to take training programs, or migrate to an English-speaking country.
Taking Paper-based IELTS at UDST:
- Online reservation for up to 48 hours
- In-person payment with a bank card
- Small test rooms with a maximum of 30 candidates
- Good quality sound system for the listening test (no headphones)
- All writing utensils and water supplied by UDST
- All parts of the test are done on the same day
- On site cafeteria open
- Results available within 13 days by SMS
Taking Computer-based IELTS at UDST:
- Online reservation for up to 48 hours
- In-person payment with a bank card
- Small test rooms with a maximum of 25 candidates
- Individual headphones provided for the listening test
- All writing utensils and water supplied by UDST
- All parts of the test are done on the same day
- On site cafeteria open
- Results available within 5 days by SMS
More Information about IELTS at UDST
Go through these tabs for more information regarding registering for the IELTS, making any payments and getting your results.
There are two ways to register for an IELTS at UDST: online and in person.
To find a test date and register online, go to IELTS Online Registration
To Register in Person:
Visit the UDST Testing Centre in person. We are located on the 2nd floor of Building 3. If you need instructions on how to get there, visit this link: How to get to UDST?
To register for IELTS, you will need:
- Qatari Nationals: An original valid passport OR an original valid Qatari National ID
- Non-Qatari Nationals: An original valid passport only
- Photocopies, photos, expired or cancelled passports are not accepted
- On the Test Day, you must bring the same identification document (passport or QID) that you used to register
Office Hours for Registration:
Sunday-Thursday 07:30 am – 02:30 pm.
Testing Centre, University Of Doha For Science and Technology, Building 3, 2nd Floor.
For Data Protection:
Please click here for information on how IELTS and Cambridge use and store personal data collected during registration. It is important that your privacy and personal data are protected. If you have any questions about such matters, you can contact
data.protection@cambridgeassessment.org.uk
.
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| FEES | |
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| Paper-Based IELTS (Academic or General Training) | 1080 QAR |
| Computer-Based IELTS (Academic or General Training) | 1260 QAR |
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Refund / Cancellation / Transfer – more than 5 weeks before test day |
FREE |
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Refund / Cancellation / Transfer – less than 5 weeks before test day 5 weeks before a test day to 5 days after a test day. A refund/ cancellation/transfer is only allowed in exceptional cases. Contact IELTS@udst.edu.qa for more information. |
300 QAR |
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Additional Test Report Form Courier Fee UDST IELTS Centre uses DHL to send TRFs internationally. |
Inside Qatar – FREE Outside Qatar– 100 QAR |
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Enquiry on Results (EOR) |
450 QAR |
Registration
IELTS Registration opens at 7.30 a.m. at the Testing Centre Registration Desk. Please refer to the Confirmation email you receive before the test day.
Anyone arriving after 8.45 a.m. will not be able to take the test. No transfers or refunds will be allowed for late arrivals.
ID Document
On test day, you must bring the same photo ID that you registered with. If you bring a copy of the photo ID, you will not be allowed to take the test. If your photo ID has expired, you will not be allowed to take the test.
If you give your passport to an embassy for a visa, ensure you will receive your passport in time for the test.
No transfers or refunds will be allowed for incorrect photo ID issues.
What to Bring for the Test
- You are only allowed to bring your photo ID into the test room.
- UDST provides pencils/pens, erasers and water.
- Please do not bring any valuable items (watches, sunglasses etc.)
- Avoid clothing with writing on it.
Speaking Test
The speaking test is usually on the same day as the other parts of the test; however in exceptional cases, it might be up to 7 days before or 2 days after the other parts of the test (speaking arrangements subject to the Testing Centre's decision).
You will receive an email and SMS with details of your test (including speaking time) in the week before your test date.
Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled speaking time.
Bring the same photo ID for all parts of your IELTS test
Getting Your Results (FAQs)
For paper-based IELTS, results are available 13 days after the test. For computer-based IELTS, results are available within 5 days of the test. You can check your results online here.
Provisional results are sent by SMS to candidates who click the "receive results by SMS" box when you book your IELTS. The UDST Testing Centre cannot guarantee that Ooredoo, Vodafone or any other mobile service provider can deliver the SMS to you. Please note, we cannot send an SMS to a non-Qatari mobile number.
Official results are issued on a Test Report Form (TRF), which you must pick up from the UDST Testing Centre in person. You receive one copy for yourself. You can request multiple copies to be sent to recognising organisations (e.g. universities and colleges).
We will send copies of your TRF to requested institutions if you submit the 'Application for the Issue of Additional TRFs' form with the appropriate fees (where applicable).
IELTS policy stipulates that candidates receive only one copy of the Test Report Form. No exceptions.
Yes. You need to complete an Authorisation Form. The person picking up your results must bring the completed Authorization Form, your original photo ID used on test day, and the person’s own original ID.
You may apply for an Enquiry on Results (EOR) within six weeks of the test date. Please complete the IELTS Enquiry on Results form and pay the fee. The fee will be refunded if there is any change to your score.
Prepare for the IELTS
If you haven't taken an IELTS before or would like to improve your score, the following information will help you.
IELTS preparation courses at UDST!
Please contact the Continuing Professional Education department at
cpe@udst.edu.qa
for more information.
Phone: 44952111-33042840
IELTS Progress Check is an official IELTS practice test online from https://www.ielts.com/prepare/mock-test
After you complete the test, you will receive a Feedback Report and a score from a qualified IELTS expert within 5 business days.
IELTS Progress Check covers all four sections; Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking for either the Academic or General Training IELTS test.
The IELTS website www.ielts.com/prepare has free practice test materials to help you prepare for the Listening, Reading and Writing parts of the IELTS test.
There are also videos to give you some tips for the Speaking test. https://www.youtube.com/user/IELTSEssentials
IELTS in the Middle East offers online classes and webinars to help you prepare for each part of the test. Please click https://www.idpielts.me/events/ to register for these classes.
Forms to print:
Contact Us
Phone Numbers
- 974 4495 2495 – English / Arabic
- 974 4495 2254 – English / Arabic
- 974 4495 2785 – English
Email:
Testing Center Office Hours
- Sundays-Thursday: 7.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.
- Fridays: Closed
- Saturdays: Closed for public – Open for test takers only
National Holidays:
The Testing Centre is closed on National Day (December 18th) and Sports Day (2nd Tuesday of February).
Eid Holidays:
The Testing Centre is closed during the announced public holiday period during Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha. UDST campus will be closed - there will be no tests during this period and results will not be available for collection.