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British Council - Brazil - Casa Thomas Jefferson
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| 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.
| 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 |
British Council - Brazil - CNA Maringa
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| 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 |
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.
4 most popular study destinations for students in Brazil
1. Germany
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2. United Kingdom
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