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Dhaka
25 km

British Council Dhaka - GREC BD Banani

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - Mentors Education Uttara

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 14, 2025 Academic June 27, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - Mentors Education Uttara (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 26, 2025 UKVI Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 27450 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 UKVI General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 27450 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Dhaka - Hotel Elite Palace Cumilla

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 17, 2025 Academic May 30, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Dhaka - Wings Learning Centre Dhanmondi

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 29, 2025 General Training May 12, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 29, 2025 Academic May 12, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - Mentors Education Mirpur

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - ADN Eduservices Ltd

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 29, 2025 General Training May 12, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 29, 2025 Academic May 12, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - Luminedge Bangladesh

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - Futureed Ahmed Tower Banani 6th Floor

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - LRW Dummy Test Venue (Do not Register)

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June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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Khulna
136 km

British Council Dhaka - Rightsight Education

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 General Training May 16, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
June 14, 2025 Academic June 27, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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British Council Dhaka - Lexicon

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 16, 2025 General Training May 29, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 16, 2025 Academic May 29, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Feni
152 km

British Council Chattogram - C F International

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
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May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Rājshāhi
175 km

British Council Dhaka - Project Headway Rajshahi

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 16, 2025 General Training May 29, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
May 16, 2025 Academic May 29, 2025 BDT 24950 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Other test centres in or nearby Bangladesh

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    • There is one British Council test centre in Bangladeshs capital Dhaka. The average IELTS score of test takers with Bengali as native language is 6.2. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Bangladesh was 6.18. According to our database, there are 5 universities in Bangladesh that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Bangladesh is 6.5.To study in English at one of the universities in Bangladesh, 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 Bangladesh

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Bangladesh?

    The IELTS test in Bangladesh costs BDT 18750. 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 Bangladesh?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Bangladesh?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Bangladesh?

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

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