In the framework of the partnership between UNHCR and IELTS test provider, UNHCR is providing globally free IELTS tests to refugees with support of UNHCR. In this light, UNHCR Iran operation is providing Free IELTS vouchers for a very limited number of seats for qualified refugee candidates to sit for an exam in the authorized centers in Iran. Applicants must benefit from this opportunity before the end of August 2025. UNHCR will facilitate the process in case there are no vacant slots available in Iran before the end of August.
Interested candidates should provide the following documents to be considered for further review for the screening and selection:
- A copy of the Amayesh card (most recent one). In case you have handed over your Amayesh card for obtaining Passports, please share with us a copy of your latest Amayesh card.
- A copy of a document showing the B2 level of proficiency in English as per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)- https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages/level-descriptions
In case you do not already have such document, you can provide Duolingo exam certificate (UNHCR can provide free vouchers to a limited number of applicants)
- A written justification (in English) that shows the candidate needs to sit for the IELTS test (in less than 350 words).
Candidates should provide the legible copies of the above documents in a ZIP file titled “Applying for free IELTS voucher- Full name) and send it to the below email address: IRNTEUIV@UNHCR.org
Please note that submission of above documents will not guarantee the receipt of a free IELTS voucher.
At any point during the review of the provided documents, UNHCR may ask for provision of the original document and failing to provide the same will result in disqualification from the selection process.
Candidates selected after the first round of review might be called for an interview or requested to provide further documents as needed.
All application should be submitted by the deadline of 10th June 2025 ONLY SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED