Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College is the largest IELTS test centre in the UK and the only centre in West London. We are based at the Acton campus where all the test administration and preparation courses take place.
We have seven locations where you may take your test: Acton, Ealing, Hammersmith and Southall campuses as well as our new locations at Regent's College and GSM College, Greenford Campus as well as Southgate and Barnet College. All locations are very easy to access by public transport.
Test date availability at different campuses
How to apply for a test
Address:
Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
Gunnersbury Lane
Acton
London
W3 8EA
Free phone number: 08000 344 015
Email: ielts@wlc.ac.uk
Acton campus map and directions 
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Ealing campus map and directions (82 kb)
Hammersmith campus map and directions (119 kb)
Southall campus map and directions (119 kb)
Southgate and Barnet College (128 kb)
Regent's College
GSM Greenford College
Opening Hours
| Monday |
9am – 1pm |
2pm – 7pm |
| Tuesday |
9am – 1pm |
3pm – 7pm |
| Wednesday |
9am – 1pm |
2pm – 5pm |
| Thursday |
9am – 1pm |
2pm – 7pm |
| Friday |
9am – 1pm |
2pm – 4pm |
Why choose us?
We offer 48 test dates a year with up to 4 tests a month on Saturdays and some on Thursdays. Our spacious facilities enable us to accommodate significant numbers of candidates
All our exam rooms are small and comfortable. Our high-tech exam rooms are well equipped with surround sound systems and data projectors
We have a large outside seating area where students can relax while waiting for the test
We are proud of providing outstanding customer service.
We offer a friendly environment and convenient location
All our candidates can purchase access to the learning centre which contains a large collection of IELTS materials which can be used to practise reading, writing and listening
We offer online mock tests
We offer a wide range of preparation courses with well-qualified teachers
What is IELTS?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is the language of communication.
IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. IELTS conforms to the highest international standards of language assessment and covers the four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking.
IELTS is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. Please refer to a full list of recognised organisations on the IELTS website www.ielts.org
IELTS is available in two modules – Academic and General Training.
IELTS Modules
The Academic Module assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate or postgraduate courses should be based on the results of this module.
The General Training Module emphasises basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context. General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English-speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programmes not at degree level or for immigration purposes for Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The General Training Module is not offered on all test dates so ensure you check the next available date for this module.
The IELTS test is offered as a pen and paper test. Computer-Based IELTS tests are not available in the UK.
How to apply for a test
