IELTS

Important Announcement: Closure of IELTS  Test Centre

Please be advised that our test centre is officially closing, and we will no longer be conducting IELTS examinations.

• Future dates: There are no further test dates scheduled, and we will not be opening new bookings.
• EOR enquiries: If you would like to apply for an enquiry on results please email us.
• Additional TRFs: If you need to request additional TRFs, please click here.

We would like to thank all the candidates who have tested with us over the years. We wish you the very best of luck with your future English language goals.

Where can I take my test now? 

Find a list of active test centres

Please note our direct exams phone number and the email addresses will not be available after 24 June 2026. 

Further information

IELTS One Skill Retake

With IELTS One Skill Retake, you have the option to retake any one section of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) if you need to improve on one area (instead of retaking all four sections).

We offer IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) for candidates who took an IELTS on computer test at the University of Sheffield ELTC test centre.

Please read the following important information before deciding to book an OSR:

• OSR is only available for IELTS on computer (IoC) tests.
• Candidates must have taken a normal full IoC test before applying for OSR.
• If a test taker is not happy with the result of the full IoC test, they have a choice  
  • to apply for a remark
  • to book a new test
  • to book an OSR.
• Candidates can only book one OSR per full IoC test taken.
• OSR can only be booked for ONE skill per test.
• OSR can only be booked at the same test centre where the original IoC test was taken.
• OSR must be taken on a test date within 60 days of the original IoC test date.
• OSR bookings are subject to availability, so early registration is advised.
• OSR costs £145.
• It is highly advisable for a test taker to check with the recognising organisation they are going to use their IELTS certificate with, whether it is accepting certificates gained via OSR. Not all organisations are accepting IELTS results with OSR components at the moment. A non-exhaustive list of recognising organisations accepting the OSR certificates is on the IELTS website (https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/one-skill-retake/organisations) but again, candidates are responsible for double-checking this.

You can find further information about One Skill Retake on this section of the IELTS official website https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/one-skill-retake.

To apply for One Skill Retake (OSR) you must choose an available test sitting within 60 days of your original test date. Remember, you must be fully registered, including payment 3 days before the OSR test date.

To register for OSR please email: eltc.ielts@sheffield.ac.uk

How to find the test centre

IELTS tests at the University of Sheffield ELTC take place in the English Language Teaching Centre building at 78 Hoyle Street, Sheffield, S3 7LG.

Further information on how to find the test centre, including a map and public transport information is available on our 'How to find us' webpage.

What should I do if I have a complaint or want to give feedback?

Complaints on test day:

If you have a complaint about the way the test is run on test day, you should ask a member of staff for a complaints form. You cannot make a complaint about the test day after results have been released. 

Other complaints: 

For any other complaints or comments, please email eltc.ielts@sheffield.ac.uk

Following the test you will also be contacted to give feedback about your experience of taking IELTS.

Contact us

If you would like to ask us a question about our IELTS tests here at the ELTC, please email eltc.IELTS@sheffield.ac.uk or phone at +44 114 222 4931. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-4pm.