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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Merica

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April 12, 2025 Academic April 25, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 24, 2025 Academic May 07, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Merica (UKVI) (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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April 24, 2025 UKVI Academic May 07, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 UKVI General Training May 21, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 UKVI Academic May 21, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Xinyi Building CDI

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April 02, 2025 General Training April 15, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 02, 2025 Academic April 15, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 03, 2025 Academic April 16, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 03, 2025 General Training April 16, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 04, 2025 Academic April 17, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Xinyi Building CDI (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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April 02, 2025 UKVI General Training April 15, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
April 02, 2025 UKVI Academic April 15, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
April 05, 2025 UKVI General Training April 18, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
April 05, 2025 UKVI Academic April 18, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
April 06, 2025 UKVI General Training April 19, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
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British Council Taiwan - WordGod Taipei Branch

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April 05, 2025 Academic April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 05, 2025 General Training April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 12, 2025 Academic April 25, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 24, 2025 Academic May 07, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Merica (Headset)

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April 05, 2025 Academic April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 05, 2025 General Training April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Merica UKVI (Headset) (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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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Tech GIS Convention Centre (UKVI test location)

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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Tech GIS Convention Centre (Headset) (UKVI test location)

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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - Taipei Tech GIS Convention Centre UKVI (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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April 12, 2025 UKVI Academic April 25, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 UKVI Academic May 09, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 UKVI General Training May 09, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
May 17, 2025 UKVI Academic May 30, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 UKVI Academic June 06, 2025 TWD 8300 DETAILS
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Tainan
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British Council Taiwan - DELL Tainan Branch

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April 12, 2025 Academic April 25, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
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British Council Taiwan - Tainan IELTS Dynasty

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
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British Council Taiwan - ICC Tainan

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Taichung
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British Council Taiwan - DELL Fengjia Branch

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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - DELL Taichung Branch

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April 12, 2025 Academic April 25, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
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British Council Taiwan - WordGod Taichung Branch

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April 05, 2025 Academic April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 05, 2025 General Training April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Edison Technology Incorporated - HiTutor Taichung

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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Edison Technology Incorporated - HiTutor Taichung (UKVI test location)

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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Taiwan - Dell Taichung - Computer

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April 13, 2025 Academic April 26, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 13, 2025 General Training April 26, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 19, 2025 Academic May 02, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 19, 2025 General Training May 02, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
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Kaohsiung
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British Council Taiwan - DELL Kaohsiung Branch

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
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British Council Taiwan - WordGod Kaohsiung Branch

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April 05, 2025 Academic April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 05, 2025 General Training April 18, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 12, 2025 Academic April 25, 2025 TWD 7700 DETAILS
April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
April 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council - Metro Language Academy (UKVI test location)

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British Council - Metro Academy

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British Council - Metro Academy (UKVI test location)

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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Other test centres in or nearby Taiwan

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  • IDP Education / Bunbury
    • There is one British Council test centre in Taiwans capital Taipei. The average IELTS score of test takers with Chinese as native language is 6. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Taiwan was 6.22. According to our database, there are 74 universities in Taiwan that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Taiwan is 5.1.Taiwan is an appealing destination for international students, due to the country’s academic resources, rich cultural environment and future job prospects. Taiwan has favourable living conditions and lower tuition rates compared to western countries. Universities have been actively recruiting exceptionally talented international students and they continue to increase number of degree courses taught in English. Another important aspect is that government of Taiwan offers numerous scholarships including for international students. Over the last years, numerous students from Taiwan have been winners of prestigious honours and product design awards for innovative research in the technology field. Language of instruction used in universities in Taiwan is Chinese, the country’s official language. International students can follow undergraduate and graduate studies that are taught in English. They can choose between programmes that are 50% or 100% in English. Computer science and information engineering, health science, business administration, law, global politics and economics are a few examples of degree programmes that are offered in English in over 40 universities.To study in English at one of the universities in Taiwan, 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 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Taiwan

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Taiwan?

    The IELTS test in Taiwan costs between USD 140 and USD 310. However, each test center can set its own fee. So, make sure to check on the offical test centers website to get the most up to date information.

    How can I apply for IELTS in Taiwan?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Taiwan?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Taiwan?

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

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