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British Council - CFBT Brunei (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 - CfBT Brunei

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
April 06, 2024 General Training April 19, 2024 BND 360 DETAILS
May 25, 2024 General Training June 07, 2024 BND 360 DETAILS
June 22, 2024 General Training July 05, 2024 BND 360 DETAILS
July 27, 2024 General Training August 09, 2024 BND 360 DETAILS
August 24, 2024 General Training September 06, 2024 BND 360 DETAILS

British Council - CfBT Brunei (UKVI test location)

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
More information

  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 Brunei

  • British Council - CFBT Brunei
  • IDP Education - Kota Kinabalu (UKVI test location)
  • IDP Education - Kota Kinabalu
  • IDP Education - Methodist Pillay Institute Kuching
  • IDP Education - Sunway College Kuching
  • IDP Education - RIAM Kuching
  • There is one British Council test centre in Bruneis capital Bandar Seri Begawan. According to our database, there is one university in Brunei that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Brunei is 6.

    To study in English at one of the universities in Brunei, 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 Brunei

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Brunei?

    The IELTS test in Brunei costs BND 360. 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 Brunei?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Brunei?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Brunei?

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

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