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Christchurch
213 km

FutureED Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd - FutureEd English Christchurch

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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
Napier
525 km

British Council - Eastern Institute of Technology

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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

Eastern Institute of Technology - Taradale High School

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April 27, 2024 General Training May 10, 2024 NZD 399 DETAILS
May 25, 2024 General Training June 07, 2024 NZD 399 DETAILS
June 22, 2024 General Training July 05, 2024 NZD 399 DETAILS
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Hamilton
553 km

British Council - Manukau Institute of Technology-Hamilton

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March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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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
Manukau City
610 km

British Council - MIT Manukau, corner of Manukau Station Road and Davies Avenue

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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

Other test centres in or nearby New Zealand

  • University of Canterbury
  • Ara Institute of Canterbury
  • Massey University - New Plymouth
  • Massey University - Palmerston North
  • There is one British Council test centre in New Zealands capital Wellington. The average IELTS score of test takers with English as native language is 7. According to our database, there are 109 universities in New Zealand that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in New Zealand is 6.

    New Zealand may only be known as “Australia’s younger sibling”, with their almost identical flags and adorable accents. But it still is a place you should seriously consider for your international degree. New Zealand isn’t famous only for its Lord of the Rings-landscapes. It also gave us great people like Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man who reached the peak of Mount Everest; Sir Ernest Rutherford, the first scientist who split the atom; and, last but not least, pop-singer Lorde. Yes, there are other people between great scientists and pop singers. But before we get there, we should cover all you need to know about New Zealand’s universities and student lifestyle. Who wouldn’t wish to study in the origin place of elves, dwarves, and hobbits? Besides this awesome location, you can always count on their educational system: despite having only 8 universities, one of them is ranked in top 100 by QS World University Rankings. Also, being the less-deadly version of Australia, New Zealand offers students a great nightlife, combined with great landscapes and polite people - all without the danger of being bitten by spiders bigger than your fist.

    The minimum grades and scores international students are required to have vary wildly from university to university, and sometimes from programme to programme. The following English proficiency tests are usually accepted: TOEFL, Cambridge English and IELTS.

    To study in English at one of the universities in New Zealand, 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 New Zealand

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in New Zealand?

    The IELTS test in New Zealand costs between NZD 385 and NZD 420. 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 New Zealand?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from New Zealand?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in New Zealand?

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

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