IELTS Exam

The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is an IELTS official examination centre for its ACADEMIC module.

The test reflects how you’ll use English to study, work and live in an English speaking environment.

IELTS certificate is valid for two years.

Fee for IELTS Academic: 284€

We offer the computer-based exam in person at the UC3M Puerta de Toledo campus on several dates throughout the year.

Once you have completed the registration process, you will receive a confirmation from the British Council with the date, location, and time of your speaking test. This test may be scheduled on a different date to the main exam without affecting the publication date of your results.

Registration steps:

• Go to IELTS Registration
• Select IELTS Academic
• Click on Book IELTS in a test centre
• Select Spain y Madrid
• Select IELTS on computer
• Choose your exam date and click Search for test
• Select our university

You will receive your results electronically within 1 to 5 days. At that time, you can download the electronic version of your results from the Candidate Portal. For any questions related to this topic, you can contact the British Council through their results page: IELTS Results: Access your scores

For further information contact us: examenes_oficiales@fund.uc3m.es

British Council: 

Tel.: (+34) 911 21 8000

Frequently asked questions about official English exams

We'll help you prepare for the IELTS CB exam!

Intensive course with expert teachers to help you prepare for the exam.

Face-to-face classes covering all four parts of the exam, combined with work on an online platform focusing on real exercises and model exams.

The course focuses on improving the necessary skills to complete each exam exercise successfully.

You may request recognition of one elective credit for completing and passing this course.

Dates and enrolment          

• Course dates: November 12 to December 10, 2026
• Enrolment window: October 9 to November 2, 2026
• Timetable: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 15:30 – 18:00
• Location: Puerta de Toledo
• Course Fee: 
  • ​​​​​​Students and UC3M community: 210€
  • Outside the UC3M: 240€

Enrolment procedure:

1. Complete the enrolment form and pay the fees.
2. Complete the placement test, which you will receive by email once you have completed the previous steps.

Important information:

• The enrolment to the preparation course does not include the registration to the exam, which has to be completed through the online enrolment section.
• The Language Centre reserves the right to cancel the course in case of an insufficient number of students.
• The course and the candidate’s admission will be confirmed by email after the registration deadline expires.