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When testcenters are closed during the coronavirus pandemic, some online alternatives have been developed. IELTS has launched the IELTS Indicator, which is an alternative to the TOEFL home test or the Duolingo Test of English.

I took the IELTS test, because I found that it is the only one that is being asked in every country. I had planned to send more applications to other universities in different countries in case I wasn’t accepted.

I have chosen IELTS, because it is cheaper and reflects more what you can deal with than how you can circle the grammar closed questions. I liked that test, because you can handle the topics of the two essays there as you wish.

As I had always been fond of the British examinations in English, I registered for the IELTS exam. I should admit it was a remarkable experience; despite the fact that the examinations were demanding and in consecutive order without any break in between, I do remember this examination for its impressive results, as I got a 7.5/9.

I did the IELTS test when I was applying for the programme and now I am studying IT in Germany!

The universities I applied for had all language requirements, so I took IELTS. Considering the fact that I prepared for it at home and I started with a very basic level of writing I eventually passed the test.

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Since many IELTS tests have been postponed due to the coronavirus, a new online test has been developed which can be taken from the comfort of your home. The IELTS Indicator is accepted by a growing number of universities to help you continue your education dreams during the Covid-19 situation.

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British Council - Abdulrahman Kanoo International School (UKVI test location)

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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British Council - Abdulrahman Kanoo International School

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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British Council Bahrain - National Institute for Industrial Training - NIIT

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	May 07, 2021	BHD 110
	April 24, 2021	General Training	May 07, 2021	BHD 110
	May 01, 2021	General Training	May 14, 2021	BHD 110
	May 07, 2021	Academic	May 20, 2021	BHD 110
	May 07, 2021	General Training	May 20, 2021	BHD 110

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British Council Bahrain - National Institute for Industrial Training - NIIT (UKVI test location)

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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British Council Bahrain - Al Nada Training Institute

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 23, 2021	General Training	May 06, 2021	BHD 110
	April 24, 2021	Academic	May 07, 2021	BHD 110
	April 24, 2021	General Training	May 07, 2021	BHD 110
	April 30, 2021	General Training	May 13, 2021	BHD 110
	May 01, 2021	Academic	May 14, 2021	BHD 110

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British Council Bahrain - Al Nada Training Institute (UKVI test location)

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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British Council - British University of Bahrain

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 23, 2021	Academic	May 06, 2021	BHD 110
	April 26, 2021	Academic	May 09, 2021	BHD 110
	April 26, 2021	General Training	May 09, 2021	BHD 110
	April 28, 2021	Academic	May 11, 2021	BHD 110
	April 28, 2021	General Training	May 11, 2021	BHD 110

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British Council - British University of Bahrain (UKVI test location)

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
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British Council

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 29, 2021	Academic	May 12, 2021	BHD 110
	May 20, 2021	Academic	June 02, 2021	BHD 110
	May 20, 2021	General Training	June 02, 2021	BHD 110
	June 17, 2021	Academic	June 30, 2021	BHD 110
	July 01, 2021	Academic	July 14, 2021	BHD 110

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British Council (UKVI test location)

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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British Council Bahrain (UKVI test location)

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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Manama - British University of Bahrain

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	April 24, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	April 29, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	May 08, 2021	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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Other test centres in or nearby Bahrain

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 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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Many countries opened up again for IELTS exams after corona restrictions

Posted by Chris van Baal on April 12, 2021

This is really good news for people that are waiting for their IELTS test for a long time, but also for people who were considering taking a test and now have the assurance again that the exams will be started up again.

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Posted by Ioana Iliu on July 24, 2020

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IELTS centers are opening up again after coronavirus restrictions

Posted by Chris van Baal on June 26, 2020

After months of cancelled and delayed testing, there is good news on IELTS exams.

IELTS indicator home test

Posted by Chris van Baal on May 09, 2020

There is good news for people who currently cannot take the IELTS exam due to closed down test centers during the corona pandemic.

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