The British Council Ghana administers the test a minimum of two times every month (i.e two test dates in each month) in four locations – Accra, Kumasi, Tamale and Abidjan. Choose which test helps you achieve your goals and decide on a convenient date that suits your schedule and preparedness.
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), on 6th April 2015, changed its English language requirements for UK visa and immigration applications. IELTS tests are now one of only two exams included on the UK government list of Secure English Language Tests (SELTs).
UKVI accepts IELTS at levels B1 to C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
IELTS Life Skills is a new test which assesses Speaking and Listening at CEFR level A1 and at CEFR Level B1. IELTS Life Skills can also be used to meet the English language requirements for some classes of visa application, including ‘family of a settled person’ visas and indefinite leave and citizenship.
To be used for visa and immigration purposes, IELTS and IELTS Life Skills must be taken in test centres approved by the UKVI.
| Visa | Minimum CEFR level required (May 2015) | Minimum IELTS score required overall and, in each skill, (May 2015) |
| Tier 1 (General) visa | C1 | 7.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa | B1 | 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa | B1 | 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 2 (General) visa | B1 | 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 2 (Sportsperson) visa | A1 | 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 2 (Minister of Religion) visa | B2 | 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 4 (General) student visa – below degree level | B1 | 4.0 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| Tier 4 (General) student visa – degree level and above and including some pre-sessional courses | B2 | 5.5 overall, and in each of the four skills |
| ‘Family of a settled person’ visa | A1 |
The actual test taken is the same in content, examiners, format, level of difficulty, scoring, etc. For purposes of a UK visa, the test is designed to meet certain administrative requirements specified by UKVI. These Test Report Forms are slightly different, to show that the test taker has taken the test at an IELTS UKVI session.
IELTS
IELTS is a test of English language proficiency accepted for admission into schools, scholarship applications and gaining employment abroad. You can read more here www.ielts.org
Regular Migration
IELTS is one of the ways to migrate legally. A good number of Ghanaians has the desire to experience life overseas. These experiences have proven to be beneficial to personal development and our economy. Those who have these desires need to be encouraged and shown the right ways to have their dreams achieved. Dreams Consult supports any form of migration that is genuine and purposeful. It is for this reason that we bring to you how to register for the globally accepted English language proficiency test.
IELTS Preparation
The best way to prepare for IELTS is to enrol at a recognised tuition centre. You can also prepare for it by relying on online materials. The only disadvantage of the self-study is there is no opportunity for independent assessment and feedback. Dreams Consult is the largest and the most successful training centre in Ghana because of their specialisation and mastery of IELTS, unlike others who engage in just trial and error with all international standardised tests like GRE, GMAT, SAT, etc with just one trainer. Dreams Consult training centres are in Accra, Kumasi and Tema. We also provide online training.
ID Requirement
You can register for the exam in Ghana with only the Ghanaian passport or the national ID (ECOWAS card). All non-Ghanaian booking the test in Ghana needs their passport. No other form of ID card will be accepted apart from those listed. Photocopies, certificates or notarized copies of these cards will not be accepted. It is therefore advisable not to register for IELTS if you do not have any of those ID cards. Also, if the cards will not be available with you on the test dates do not register.
British Council IELTS Partnership Program
To register for IELTS, you can either do it online or at the British Council website or you can contact any of the British council approved agencies. Dreams Consult is an approved IELTS registration agency available in Accra, Kumasi and Tema.
DIY (Do it yourself)
If you wish to book IELTS test yourself, then you need to have a scanned copy of your ID card available at the acceptable format. Fill out all the required and applicable fields in the online form. You can proceed to pay for the exams using online payment platforms of either visa or master card. Alternatively, you can follow the payment instructions which will automatically be sent to you.
Approved Registration Centres
If you visit approved centres (Dreams Consult and others) you only need your hardcopy ID card. After the registration, you need to take a receipt for payment if you pay at the registration centre. If you intend to pay the money yourself at the bank then insist on getting a copy of the payment slip.
Disclaimer
As there are occasional updates to the registration procedure and there are different types of the test, it is advisable to contact the British Council or Dreams Consult before following any of the procedures outlined above.
Dreams Consult is a member of the British Council IELTS Program. With this status, not only do we provide expert training to candidates taking the IELTS, but register them for the test with our expertise to avoid errors. We also ensure that all registrations are done timeously so our cherished clients do not miss out on their test date. Get the best IELTS tuition from us. We are the largest and the most successful IELTS training centre in Ghana. We train hundreds of candidates each month and the coaching ends only when the candidate passes the test. Do not be left out, join us today. Our offices are located at the addresses below and you can also call any of the numbers attached to them for further information. ACCRA, KUMASI, TEMA, For more information contact our nearest branch, call or send a WhatsApp message to 0245444499.
Mak-Geors House, Achimota,
Between New Station Overhead and Neoplan Station,
Opposite the Goil fuelling Station and Adjacent Kantanka Motors Showroom.
0303962074 / 0246000170
The Village, Adum,
Opposite the STC terminal,
In the building TV3 used to occupy and in the middle of the defunct UT Bank and the Old KMA Birth and Death Registry,
0322495250 / 0542550040
Baidoo Towers, Community 1,
Around the Ecobank Main,
Between Bank of Africa and Community 2 Roundabout.
In the Same Building with Donewel Insurance, Sunu Insurance and SIC,
0206270026 / 0555776560
