Thank you for choosing
the inlingua Washington DC IELTS Test Center
You’ve chosen the Arlington IELTS Test Center, Virginia, for your language testing needs. We are very happy to accompany you on your IELTS journey and answer all the questions you may have.
Our aim is to make your testing
experience as smooth as possible.
On this page you will find everything you need to know to register and take an IELTS Test so you can be one step closer to your dreams.
If there is any information you cannot find here, please feel free to contact us at ielts@idc.edu at any time!
Please be aware that online IELTS (which you can take from home) and the one-skill-retake option are not available at our center.
We have different in-person testing
options for you
We offer Academic and General Training modules
for IELTS on Paper and Computer, and for IELTS for UKVI (computer only)
Inlingua Washington DC
offers three types of tests
What is the IELTS test?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you work, study or migrate to a country where English is the native language. This includes countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
Your ability to listen, read, write and speak in English will be assessed during the test.
IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge Assessment English.
For more information, please see the IELTS Guide for Test Takers.
Reasons to take the IELTS
- IELTS is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
- Developed by the prestigious University of Cambridge and offered by the British Council, IELTS is one of the pioneering English language assessment systems.
- IELTS is one of the most trusted English language tests around the world with more than 12,000 organizations recognizing it internationally.
- Our test questions are set and marked by real people from diverse locations. Only the Speaking Test is scored by certified examiners in our center.
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If you require special accommodations, please see the Special Accommodations section here.
To view upcoming test dates and availability for IELTS in Arlington, Virginia, go to https://ielts.org/test-centres/inlingua-washington-dc and register online. To complete your registration, you will need a photo or scanned copy of your identification and a credit or debit card to complete payment for your test. IELTS considers only the following as a valid form of identification:
For Paper Based IELTS and IELTS on Computer we accept your Passport, US Passport Card, US Permanent Resident Card or US Employment Authorization Card.
For IELTS for UKVI and IELTS for UVKI Life Skills we only accept Passports.
Fees
Paper Based IELTS: $280
IELTS on Computer: $285
IELTS for UKVI: $305
IELTS for UKVI Life Skills: $195
Preparation Resources
For Free Preparation Resources please visit:
- https://www.ielts.org/take-a-test/preparation-resources
- https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-english-practice-tests
- https://go.ieltsusa.org/ieltsusaprep
Transfers and cancellations
All requests to change your test date must be submitted in writing to ielts@idc.edu. Transfers for Standard IELTS on Paper or Computer, within the time limits outlined in our terms and conditions, require proof of a valid emergency as specified.
To understand our policies on transfers, refunds, and cancellations at U.S. test centers, please refer to our terms and conditions.
Transfer or cancellation requests cannot be accepted by phone.
Paper Based IELTS
- Transfer Fee up to 5 weeks prior to test date: $28
- Transfer Fee with less than 5 weeks to test date, when presenting proof of : $63
- Cancellation Fee up to 5 weeks prior to test date: $63
- No cancellations accepted within 5 weeks of the test date.
IELTS on Computer
- Transfer Fee up to 3 weeks prior to test date: $28
- Transfer Fee with less than 3 weeks to test date: $63
- Cancellation Fee up to 3 weeks prior to test date: $63
- No cancellations accepted within 3 weeks of the test date.
IELTS for UKVI
- Transfer Fee up to 14 days prior to test date: $75
- Any transfer requests within 14 days of the test will be treated as cancellation.
- Refund if cancellation is requested up to 14 days prior to test date (75%): $228.75
- Refund if cancellation is requested within 14 days to test date and up to 2 days before (50%): $152.50
- Refund if cancellation is requested within 2 days to test date (25%): $76.25
- If you cancel your test registration on or after the test day no refund will be provided.
IELTS for UKVI Life Skills
- Transfer Fee up to 14 days prior to test date: $48
- Any transfer requests within 14 days of the test will be treated as cancellation.
- Refund if cancellation is requested up to 14 days prior to test date (75%): $146.25
- Refund if cancellation is requested within 14 days to test date and up to 2 days before (50%): $97.50
- Refund if cancellation is requested within 2 days to test date (25%): $48.75
- If you cancel your test registration on or after the test day no refund will be provided.
Once results are ready, you will receive a notification email. You can access your results in your Test Taker Portal anytime during their 2-year validity.
Results from Paper Based IELTS are available after 13 days from the test date. IELTS on Computer and UKVI test results are available in 1-5 days. IELTS for UKVI Life Skills results are available within 7 days.
IELTS on Computer and IELTS for UKVI test takers will no longer receive a paper copy of the Test Report Form. An electronic version of the Test Report Form is available on your Test Taker portal.
Paper Based IELTS and IELTS for UKVI Life Skills test takers will receive a paper Test Report Form. It will be mailed using USPS First Class to the address provided in the Test Taker portal. You can also request to pick up your results at our Test Center, or for express delivery with an extra cost of $10.
Extra hard copies will have a cost of $15.
Note: Test centers are not permitted to give results out over the phone or by email.
Sharing your results
Test takers can add organizations to receive their results through the "Receiving Organizations" tab in their test taker portal. This can be done anytime during the 2-year validity of your scores.
If the organization is registered for online results, they will automatically have access to scores via a Verification Platform once scores are released. Organizations can be added before or after the test or within 2 years after the test.
If an organization is not registered for online results, we will be notified to send a hard copy via USPS, which will arrive in 7-10 days. Express delivery in the USA is available for an additional $10; international express rates are assessed on a case-by-case basis. You can add up to 5 organizations receiving paper TRFs free of cost.
Enquiry on Results
If you are not happy with your result, you can request a review of your score(s) through a service called an Enquiry on Results (EOR).
During the review process:
- Test papers are re-marked by senior Examiners/Markers, who are not aware of the original marks awarded for each of the test sections (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking).
- Your test center is then notified of the re-mark result and if the mark has changed, they issue a new Test Report Form (TRF).
The request for a re-mark must be made at your test center within six weeks of the date shown on your TRF. You may ask to re-mark the whole test or any sections (Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking).
You must pay an Enquiry on Results fee, which is fully refunded if your band score changes:
- Paper Based IELTS EOR fee: $142
- IELTS on Computer EOR fee: $142
- IELTS for UKVI EOR fee: $140
- IELTS for UKVI Life Skills EOR fee: $95
In order to request an EOR, please go to your candidate portal to make the request under the results tab go to “Request a Remark”
Your result can become available on the same day as your application and up to 21 days after your application. The time it takes depends on several factors, including the number of sections you’ve asked us to re-mark.
If you have not received a response after 21 days, please contact our test center.
What score do I need for UKVI visa applications?
The score you will need for UKVI applications, known as the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level, will depend on the visa you are applying for. (Visit GOV.UK for further guidance on proving your English language abilities).
- For visas that require CEFR level A1, you need to achieve a Pass in your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 test (Listening and Speaking).
- For visas that require CEFR level A2, you need to achieve a Pass in your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A2 test (Listening and Speaking).
- For visas that require CEFR level B1, you need to achieve a Pass in your IELTS for UKVI Life Skills B1 test (Listening and Speaking).
- For visas that require CEFR level B1, you need to get at least an IELTS score of 4.0 in all four components of your IELTS for UKVI test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
- For visas that require CEFR level B2 you need to get at least an IELTS score of 5.5 in all four components of your IELTS for UKVI test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
- For visas that require CEFR level C1 you need to get at least an IELTS score of 7.0 in all four components of your IELTS for UKVI test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
The UK government requires you to achieve the scores above in every component of your test. Understand your IELTS score and see how IELTS helps you to prepare.
Located in the heart of Arlington's Courthouse neighborhood, our IELTS Test Centre offers convenient access by public transportation and is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and other local amenities. The center is located just steps from Courthouse Metro Station, providing convenient access from Washington, D.C. and throughout Northern Virginia.
Address
2121 15th Street N Arlington, VA 22201
The test center is located on Level 3.
Transportation
The nearest Metro station is Courthouse, located just steps from the test center. Courthouse Station is served by the Orange and Silver Lines.
Candidates using public transportation are encouraged to check current Metro schedules and service information before travelling.
Parking
The IELTS Test Center does not provide, reserve, validate, or reimburse parking for test takers.
There is no candidate parking garage associated with the test center building. Candidates who choose to drive are responsible for arranging their own parking.
Several public and privately operated paid parking facilities, as well as metered street parking, are available throughout the Courthouse area. Parking rates, hours of operation, and availability vary by facility and are outside the IELTS Test Center's control.
Candidates are strongly encouraged to allow additional time before their scheduled arrival time to locate parking. Difficulty finding parking will not change the required test day arrival time.
Accommodation
Several hotels are located within walking distance of the test center. Nearby options include Hyatt Place Arlington/Courthouse Plaza at 2401 Wilson Blvd and Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse at 1401 N Adams St. Another nearby option is Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza at 1333 N Courthouse Rd.
Additional accommodations are available throughout Arlington and Washington, D.C. Candidates are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements and should confirm current rates and availability directly with the hotel.
inlingua Washington DC welcomes your comments, suggestions and details of satisfaction or dissatisfaction regarding the service you experienced when registering or taking IELTS test in the Washington DC Metro area.
If you would like to provide us with information and feedback about your experience at our test center, you can contact us at ielts@idc.edu, fill this form, or press here to write a Google Review.
Thank you.
inlingua, Washington DC Test Center
Contact Hours:Tuesday to Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00Friday from 10:00 to 15:00
Phone number: +1 (703) 294 – 6012Email: ielts@idc.edu
