Trial Testing gives you the chance to practise taking a IELTS exam using genuine questions under exam conditions.
This experience gives you the opportunity to practise your exam technique therefore building your confidence through familiarising yourselves with the examination process. This will make you feel more relaxed and better prepared when you do your live exams.
Test trial administration simulates the real test. You not only experience the type of questions you will face on the real test, but also complete answer sheets in a test-like environment.
Trial Testing helps you find out which areas you need most practice in and shows the overall level in relation to the exam.
All test trials papers are marked in the UK by experienced IELTS examiners, and candidates will receive a feedback to help them see the score they would achieve in the three written papers: Listening, Reading and Writing.
The test trial does not contain the Speaking test.
The duration of the test is approximately 3 hours and has no breaks, just like the real test.
Trial Testing is FREE. All test costs are paid by British Council and IELTS.
Upcoming dates
Bucharest
| Dates | Registration | How to register |
| 1 March 2026 | until 16 February 2026 | Fill in form |
| 3 May 2026 | until 10 April 2026 | Fill in form |
Cluj-Napoca
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| 22 March 2026 | until 16 February 2026 | Fill in form |
Iași
| Dates | Registration | How to register |
| 22 March 2026 | until 16 February 2026 | Fill in form |