Dos During the IELTS Test Day

As a candidate for the International English Language Testing System examination (IELTS), reading information about the test is very important. Reading posts online is one way of acquiring details regarding the exam. Additionally, IELTS review centers are good sources of information about the said examination. In IELTS review centers, future IELTS candidates are given orientation on what the IELTS exam is all about. In addition, candidates are presented with their course programs where they can choose from. Indeed, IELTS review centers provide services that will help candidates feel less burdened for the IELTS exam.
Given the different strategies and techniques a candidate should know for the examination, there are things that candidates must know on the examination day. These are the important details candidates need to do on and during the IELTS exam day. Here are some:

• Upon arriving at the registration, present a proof of your identity. This identification should bear an ID number, a signature, date of birth and a photograph. This identification should also the same with the one you used upon application for the exam. If your ID lacks any of the mentioned above, contact the test center right away.

• In addition, candidates need to present two recent passport-sizes photographs upon registration.

• If there are any changes in your identity, be sure to notify the test center. Failure to notify will either forfeit your examination or you will not be eligible for a refund or transfer of the examination.

• Personal belongings are not allowed inside the testing room. Cellular phones should be switched off or in silent setting all throughout the test. Valuables are recommended not to be brought for the center is not responsible for any loss or damage.

• The items that should be only found on your desk are pencils, pens, IDs and erasers.

• If you have any question, raise your hand. However, test administrators will not be answering any questions regarding the content of the examination.

• If in any case you feel sick during the exam, inform the test administrator right away.

• Complaints regarding the exam should be done before leaving the test center. Any complaints filed after the exam will not be entertained.

• Upon leaving the test center, materials such as question papers and answer sheets should be left behind. Any candidate caught removing these will be disqualified in the examination.

Always follow the instructions set by the test administrators. Failure to comply can compromise your own examination. For more information, check the rules at http://www.ielts.org/PDF/IELTS_NoticeToCandidates.pdf.