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Valletta
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British Council - The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry

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March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council - The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry

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
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council - The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry (UKVI test location)

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council test location - Valletta (UKVI test location)

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
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 18, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 27, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Malta

  • International House Milan - Enna
  • International House Milan - Palermo
  • International House Rome - Reggio Calabria
  • There is one British Council test centre in Maltas capital Valletta. According to our database, there are 4 universities in Malta that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Malta is 5.4.

    The Maltese islands are home to a remarkable cultural mixture between the ancient and the modern. Although the country harbours one of the oldest universities in the Mediterranean, the higher education system is future oriented and blends tradition with innovation. Due to the size of the island, there is only one university and one vocational college made up of a number of individual institutions. However, they both have a good international reputation. About 600 full-time international students and about 500 exchange and transfer students come every year to Malta from about 80 different countries. The country maintains partnerships and links with education institutions all over the world. Malta ranks eleventh in the world in student IQ scores. The majority of university courses are held in English. A limited number of Maltese language courses are also available.

    To study in English at one of the universities in Malta, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof 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 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Malta

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Malta?

    The IELTS test in Malta costs EUR 230. 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 Malta?

    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 Malta can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Malta?

    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 Malta. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article

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

    There is no "best test center" in Malta , 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 Malta to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

    When will IELTS exams start in Malta?

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

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