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IELTS testing in the USA

The IELTS USA test center network is comprised of more than 50 official test centers and venues located on US community college, university and language school campuses in major metropolitan cities across the country. The cost to take IELTS in the USA ranges between $245–255 USD.

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IELTS USA also has a test center for United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) applications located in Newark, NJ.

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Information about online Registration To register for an IELTS test in the USA, you will need to complete an online application form.
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Results

Results for paper-based IELTS test are available 13 days after the test is taken and results from our computer-delivered IELTS tests are released in just 3 to 5 days.

Scores can be viewed online for a limited time after they are released.

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Tips on how to prepare for the test

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