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Recife
110 km

British Council - Brazil - Cultura Inglesa Recife

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January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 General Training March 13, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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Brasília
1552 km

British Council - Brazil - Casa Thomas Jefferson

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January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 20, 2026 Academic March 05, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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British Council - Brazil - Casa Thomas Jefferson (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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February 20, 2026 UKVI General Training March 05, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
February 20, 2026 UKVI Academic March 05, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
May 16, 2026 UKVI Academic May 29, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
May 16, 2026 UKVI General Training May 29, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
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Belo Horizonte
1554 km
Rio de Janeiro
1798 km

British Council - FACHA - Rio de Janeiro

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January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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British Council - FACHA - Rio de Janeiro (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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January 31, 2026 UKVI Academic February 13, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 UKVI General Training February 13, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 UKVI Academic March 13, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 UKVI General Training March 13, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
March 28, 2026 UKVI General Training April 10, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
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IELTS Remains Australia’s Trusted English Test; What It Means for You

Posted by Sophia Tobias on August 21, 2025
Great news! On 31 July 2025, the IELTS Partners,British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, signed a new three-year agreement with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. This secures IELTS’s recognition for visa and migration use, reaffirming it as a trusted option for anyone aiming to live, study, or work in Australia.
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IELTS: A Global Benchmark in 2024

Posted by Chris van Baal on February 15, 2024
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) continues to be a global benchmark in language proficiency assessment, marking its 36th year in 2024. Recognized worldwide for its reliability and standardization, IELTS has been a cornerstone in international education and migration.
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Ace Your IELTS: Free Practice Tests on Admissiontestportal

Posted by Chris van Baal on July 14, 2023
Admissiontestportal has introduced a valuable resource for students preparing for the IELTS exam: free mock tests. These practice tests are designed to help candidates familiarize themselves with the format of the IELTS exam and understand what to expect on the actual test day.
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Short Guide on How to Prepare for IELTS at Home and Take the Test Online

Posted by Chris van Baal on October 20, 2022
The British Council IELTS is your best option if you need proof of English language proficiency when applying for a degree in an English-speaking country like the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand. You can opt for the IELTS Online Test, prepare with a training platform online, and even do the IELTS Practice Test Online.
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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Pernambuco

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Pernambuco?

The IELTS test in Pernambuco costs BRL 1089. 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 Pernambuco?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Pernambuco?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Pernambuco?

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