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Manama
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British Council / Abdulrahman Kanoo International School (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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British Council Bahrain - Al Rawabi Private School

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British Council Bahrain - Al Rawabi Private School (UKVI test location)

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British Council / Abdulrahman Kanoo International School

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British Council Bahrain (UKVI test location)

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December 31, 2024 Academic January 13, 2025 BHD 138 DETAILS
December 31, 2024 General Training January 13, 2025 BHD 138 DETAILS
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British Council (UKVI test location)

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Other test centres in or nearby Bahrain

  • IDP Education / Al Khobar (UKVI test location)
  • IDP Education / Shabaka Training Institute
  • IDP Education – Girls College
  • IDP Education Training and Community Services Center, College of Education
  • IDP Education / Al Khobar
  • College of the North Atlantic Doha (UKVI test location)
  • British Council / Qatar University Testing Center
  • Qatar Aeronautical College
  • College of North Atlantic / Doha
    • There is one British Council test centre in Bahrains capital Manama. The average IELTS score of test takers with Arabic as native language is 5.7. According to our database, there are 3 universities in Bahrain that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Bahrain is 5.8.To study in English at one of the universities in Bahrain, 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 Bahrain

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Bahrain?

    The IELTS test in Bahrain costs BHD 120. 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 Bahrain?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Bahrain?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Bahrain?

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

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