About Armenia

There are several British Council test centres in Armenia's capital Yerevan. Besides the capital, there are no other IELTS test centres across the country.

IELTS data

Several universities in Armenia require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme

• Lowest IELTS score required: 6.5
• Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
• Average IELTS score required: 6.5
• Number of universities accepting IELTS: 1
• Number of studies accepting IELTS: 6

Background of Armenia

The Republic of Armenia, located in the southern Caucasus, is the smallest of the former Soviet republics. This ancient civilization, once home to Mount Ararat, was the first country to officially embrace Christianity around A.D. 300. It borders Georgia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and Turkey, with Yerevan as its capital.

Armenia has a developed industry, supplying tools, textiles, and manufactured goods to neighboring countries, with recent growth in its technology sector. Presently, there are 26 state universities (four internationally managed) and over 42 private higher education institutions, including universities, institutes, academies, and conservatories. These institutions collectively host over 7,000 foreign students, providing diverse and quality higher education options.

English requirements in Armenia

To study in English at one of the universities in Armenia 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.

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