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Brasília
840 km

British Council - Brazil - Casa Thomas Jefferson

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 20, 2026 Academic March 05, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS

British Council - Brazil - Casa Thomas Jefferson (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
February 20, 2026 UKVI General Training March 05, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
February 20, 2026 UKVI Academic March 05, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
May 16, 2026 UKVI Academic May 29, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
May 16, 2026 UKVI General Training May 29, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
Manaus
1126 km
Maringá
1348 km

British Council - Brazil - CNA Maringa

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 30, 2026 General Training February 12, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 30, 2026 Academic February 12, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 12, 2026 General Training February 25, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
Belo Horizonte
1453 km

About Brazil

There is one British Council test centre in Brazil's capital Brasilia. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.

Background of Brazil

Brazil offers a vast higher education landscape with over 5 million students enrolled in more than 23,000 programs. Over 2,000 public and private institutions provide internationally recognized programs. While many Brazilian universities rank among the world's top 500, private institutions comprise about 76% of the higher education system, offering courses lasting from 2 to 6 years.

Brazil's educational history includes early institutions from the 17th century and later specialized schools in engineering and medicine, which evolved into modern universities. The proportion of people with a higher education degree in Brazil rose to 20.5% in 2024. Brazil is also a notable origin country for international students, with over 16,000 Brazilian students studying in the U.S. in 2023/2024.

English requirements in Brazil

To study in English at one of the universities in Brazil you may need proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to prove your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1,000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations worldwide.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Brazil

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Brazil?

The IELTS test in Brazil costs between BRL 1265 and BRL 1433. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

How can I apply for IELTS in Brazil?

First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Brazil can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website.

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Brazil?

If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Brazil. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article.

Which test center in Brazil is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Brazil , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Brazil to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Brazil?

IELTS exams in Brazil are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Brazil on the official IELTS registration website.