Covid-19 updates for test takers

The following applies to all IELTS test takers:

• As of 1 March 2022, only the fully vaccinated test takers will be able to take the test and the last dose need to be at least 2 weeks apart from the first component of the test.
• For under 18 test takers who cannot provide proof of full vaccination, it is required to have taken a Covid-19 rapid antigen test (not antibody test) 24 hours before your first test component OR an RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours before your first test component.
• All test takers must provide proof of full vaccination (original and valid vaccination card or certificate) and for under 18 test takers, a reliable document proof of negative antigen test/RT-PCR must be presented at the test venue on the test day if they cannot provide proof of full vaccination.

The following applies to all Professional Exams test takers:

• Fully vaccinated test takers will be able to take the test and the last dose need to be at least 2 weeks apart from the first component of the test.
• Test takers who cannot provide proof of full vaccination, it is required to have taken a Covid-19 rapid antigen test (not antibody test) 24 hours before your first test component OR an RT-PCR test taken up to 72 hours before your first test component.
• All test takers must provide proof of full vaccination (original and valid vaccination card or certificate) or a reliable document proof of negative antigen test/RT-PCR must be presented at the test venue on the test day if they cannot provide proof of full vaccination.

Cambridge May/June 2022 series schools exams have been cancelled.

Our priority is to keep students safe and enable them to progress with their education. In view of the security and pandemic situation, exams are cancelled for all Cambridge general qualifications for the May/June 2022 series – that is, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Level - across Myanmar. Instead, students can obtain results and certificates from Cambridge International based on a Portfolio of Evidence, which will be marked and graded by Cambridge examiners.

For private candidates:

Cambridge International and British Council have worked closely to facilitate a Portfolio of Evidence route for as many private candidates as possible this June series. We will facilitate the Portfolio of Evidence by conducting Live Supervised Assessment Sessions at a British Council approved venue in person in Covid-safe way and in line with our local guidelines. 

All normal exam rules will be applied for all the Live Supervised Assessment Sessions. The Portfolio of Evidence will be marked by Cambridge International directly. Students are advised to continue preparing for Portfolio of Evidence as they would prepare for normal Cambridge International exams. 

The Live Supervised Assessment Sessions will be conducted from 2 to 18 May 2022. We appreciate that you will have questions but please bear with us – we will provide details of the Live Supervised Assessment Sessions schedule and exam venue soon. 

Students who have decided to take the option of Live Supervised Assessments will be able to request for refunds by 1st of April. To request for refunds please contact customer service at 09 777001365 or email: enquiries@mm.britishcouncil.org.  We are afraid, there is no other options available at the moment.

We will also be conducting a clarification session should the candidates needs further clarifications. Please follow our website, British Council Facebook page for dates and registration information for the session. 

Should you need further clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or phone: 09 777001365.

We are accepting registration for Cambridge Assessment English exams May and June 2022 sessions. Please find exams dates and registration period. Exam Dates can be varied depends on number of candidates and Seats will be limited because of Health and Safety situation. Please find out how to register here.

Young Learner Exams
Exam Date : Monday, 16th May 2022
Speaking window period for Young Learner Exams: 11 May 2022 – 21 May 2022
Registration Period: 18 Mar 2022 – 31 Mar 2022

A2 Key for Schools/B1 Preliminary for Schools
Exam date : Monday, 23rd May 2022
Speaking window period for A2 Key for Schools/B1 Preliminary for Schools Exams: 21 May 2022 – 30 May 2022
Registration Period: 18 Mar 2022 – 31 Mar 2022

B2 First
Exam date : Friday, 04th June 2022
Speaking window period for B2 First Exams: 27 May 2022 – 05 June 2022
Registration Period: 18 Mar 2022 – 31 Mar 2022

C1 Advanced
Exam date : Friday, 08th June 2022
Speaking window period for B2 First Exams: 03 June 2022 – 12 June 2022
Registration Period: 18 Mar 2022 – 31 Mar 2022

• We are now accepting registration for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE and IAL exams (May/June 2022 series) from 7-14 March 2022. See how to register.
• Exams will run in countries as planned and where permitted by national or regional authorities.
• Affected test takers are contacted in regards the exams cancellation.

Re-scheduling and refunds

The British Council is currently awaiting further information from the exams boards on how the cancellations will affect international candidates, including  deferral of exams to later sessions and issuing of credit notes or refunds. For more information or assistance, please contact our customer services team at enquiries@mm.britishcouncil.org.

Resumption notice

We have resumed testing for IELTS on Paper and IELTS on Computer in Yangon and IELTS on Paper in Mandalay for those candidates who have an urgent need to obtain a test result. If you have any questions or enquiries please contact us at mmieltsadmin@britishcouncil.org or 09776077770 Ext: 1 or 09777001365 (for Yangon candidates) and 09777001823 (for Mandalay candidates) from Monday to Friday (09:00am – 04:00pm).

Re-scheduling and refunds

IELTS test takers who have registered for a test up to 30 April can request to re-schedule their test date by end of the year or take a refund through our standard processes.

We have made the following exceptions for test takers who can request to re-schedule their test date by up to six months (2021 test dates will be available soon) or take a full refund without a deduction:

• are currently in a country or place that would face quarantine on arrival in Myanmar, and are therefore are unable to travel to Myanmar for the test
• are under 14-day compulsory quarantine order, 14-day medical surveillance or other self-quarantine order, as required by the Myanmar government
• have a high temperature, persistent cough, difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms.

If any of the above apply to you, please make a request by completing Test Date Transfer or Refund Form.

On the form, select ‘Other’ and indicate ‘Covid-19’ in the ‘Grounds for Application’ section. Note that you do not need to attach supporting documents to your request. E-mail the form to enquiries@mm.britishcouncil.org. We will send a confirmation within five working days. However, we will not be able to process any refunds until our office re-opens, in line with Myanmar government policies.