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In Japan, IELTS is administered by IDP, JSAF and the British Council (implementing organizations: Eiken Foundation of Japan, Berkeley House), and this is the official website of IDP.

This page provides information for those taking IELTS at IDP test center (JP033, JP035).

Test date change

How to apply

Please submit the IDP-IELTS Change Request Form by 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the test date to request a schedule change. The test center will contact you once your application has been accepted.

Fee

There is no change fee, but as a rule this can only be done once. If you wish to take the test at another test center, you will need to cancel your reservation and make a new one.

Note: Speaking test times will be determined and informed by the test center.

Module change

How to apply

Module changes must be notified to the test center at least 5 days prior to the test. Please submit the IDP-IELTS Change Request Form. Module changes cannot be made after the deadline. Please be sure to check with the institution submitting your results before applying.

Fee

There is no change fee.

Note: Speaking test times will be determined and informed by the test center.

Cancel

How to Apply

Please submit the IDP-IELTS Change Request Form by 5:00 p.m. five days prior to the test date. Cancellations made after that period will not be eligible for a refund.

Fee

6,050 yen

Once your application is accepted, we will refund the remaining balance after deducting a handling fee (6,050 yen). Please note that your application will be cancelled even if the cancellation was processed in error.

Exceptions

*In any of the below cases (a, b, or c), a certificate of proof of the situation must be submitted. The following documents must be sent to the test center within 5 days of the test date along with the application form.

(a) If you have a serious condition that makes it impossible for you to take the test on the test date. Minor injuries, colds, etc. are not acceptable. Depending on the contents of the medical certificate, some cases may not be eligible for reimbursement.

(b) Death of a relative within the third degree of kinship and attendance at the funeral.

(c) Circumstances where public transportation is not functioning and it is clearly impossible to come to the examination site.

  • Medical certificate (with signature of the doctor in charge and the hospital seal)

  • Letter of thanks for the meeting

  • Certificate of delay

  • Another type of evidence

How to Apply

Please submit the IDP-IELTS Change Request Form. The test center will contact you once your application has been accepted.