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Dhaka
5 km

British Council Dhaka - GREC BD Banani

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Dhaka - Mentors Education Uttara

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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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British Council Dhaka - Hotel Elite Palace Cumilla

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British Council Dhaka - Wings Learning Centre Dhanmondi

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British Council Dhaka - Mentors Education Mirpur

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British Council Dhaka - ADN Eduservices Ltd

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British Council Dhaka - Luminedge Bangladesh

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British Council Dhaka - Futureed Ahmed Tower Banani 6th Floor

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British Council Dhaka - LRW Dummy Test Venue (Do not Register)

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Feni
123 km

British Council Chattogram - C F International

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Khulna
131 km

British Council Dhaka - Rightsight Education

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British Council Dhaka - Lexicon

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Sylhet
200 km

British Council Sylhet - Hotel Star Pacific (UKVI test location)

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British Council Sylhet - Grand Mostafa Hotel Ababil

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British Council, Sylhet

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British Council, Sylhet (UKVI test location)

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July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Sylhet - Moulvibazar (UKVI test location)

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July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Sylhet - Aman Ullah Convention Center (UKVI test location)

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July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Sylhet - Moulvibazar

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July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Bangladesh

  • IDP Education / Kolkata
  • There are several British Council test centres in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.

    IELTS data

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

    • Lowest IELTS score required: 6.0
    • Highest IELTS score required: 7.0
    • Average IELTS score required: 6.3
    • Number of universities accepting IELTS: 2
    • Number of studies accepting IELTS: 32

    Background of Bangladesh

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    English requirements in Bangladesh

    To study in English at one of the universities in Bangladesh 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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    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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