Hamilton Becomes an IELTS Testing Center

The Hamilton International School, part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), has been named a new IELTS testing center in Doha by the British Council.

Students from The Hamilton International School will have access to free IELTS practice materials, mock tests and will be able to sit the official test on the school campus.

“We are so happy to have partnered with the British Council and are thrilled to offer IELTS, one of the world’s most reputable English language tests. At The Hamilton International School, we want to equip our students with all the required tools,” said Terry Senior, principal of The Hamilton International School.

Along with computer-delivered and paper-based testing, the agreement will also provide The Hamilton International School with IELTS mock tests with answer keys, over 30 hours of free online practice resources, IELTS orientation workshops, and IELTS Teachers Training for staff at the school.

Deep Adhikari, director of Exams, UAE, Oman, & Qatar, British Council, said: “We are delighted to welcome The Hamilton International School as a new IELTS testing venue in Doha. This partnership will provide students with a convenient and accessible way to take the IELTS test, a trusted and internationally recognized English language proficiency test that opens doors to academic and professional opportunities around the world. We look forward to working with The Hamilton International School to support their students’ success.”

The IELTS on computer test offers more availability of test dates and results that can be received in 3-5 calendar days after the test has been completed. The test content, timing and structure remain the same in both options and, importantly, the speaking test remains face-to-face with a certified IELTS examiner.

For those planning to apply to university, IELTS is considered the preferred test of English for academic study, recognized and accepted by 11,000 institutions around the world. It has a high in-country recognition for domestic studies too. IELTS taken on a computer is also gaining popularity of using computers daily, the option to choose a slot for speaking interviews at the time of registration makes it easier for test takers to plan their test day, especially for working professionals with busy schedules.