To ensure a smooth IELTS test day, it is important to bring the following items:

• Identification: Bring your passport or national ID, depending on which one you used for your IELTS test registration. You will need the same identification for your IELTS Speaking test as well. The test staff will check this before you enter the room and your IELTS Speaking test examiner will check this once again.

• Pens, pencils, and erasers: For the IELTS on paper test, you can bring pens, pencils, and erasers. However, for the IELTS on computer test, paper and pencils are provided for you. Most test centers will also provide pens, pencils, and erasers, but it’s still good to bring your own, just in case the test center can’t provide them for some reason.

• Clear/transparent water bottle: You can bring a clear/transparent water bottle into the test room. All other belongings will be stored in a separate room and you will not have access to your personal items until you have finished your exam.

It is also recommended to arrive early and have all the necessary documents with you as the check-in process may vary between test venues. After you have checked-in, you will be able to lock away your personal belongings before you will be guided to your seat by a test invigilator. After this point, you won’t be able to talk to fellow test takers. If you have any questions, you can raise your hand to get the attention of an invigilator. It is not recommended to bring any valuable items with you on the IELTS test day, and electronic items are not allowed in the test room either. Children or family members of test takers are not allowed to enter the IELTS test venue.