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São Paulo
102 km

British Council Office

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March 20, 2026 Academic April 02, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 20, 2026 General Training April 02, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 21, 2026 General Training April 03, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 21, 2026 Academic April 03, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 27, 2026 General Training April 09, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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British Council Office (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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March 20, 2026 UKVI General Training April 02, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
March 20, 2026 UKVI Academic April 02, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
March 27, 2026 UKVI Academic April 09, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
March 27, 2026 UKVI General Training April 09, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
April 11, 2026 UKVI Academic April 24, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
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British Council - Brazil - CNA Jardim Bonfiglioli

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March 26, 2026 Academic April 08, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 26, 2026 General Training April 08, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 09, 2026 General Training April 22, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 09, 2026 Academic April 22, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 23, 2026 General Training May 06, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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British Council - Brazil - Sao Paulo Mackenzie

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March 28, 2026 General Training April 10, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 28, 2026 Academic April 10, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 11, 2026 Academic April 24, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 11, 2026 General Training April 24, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 25, 2026 Academic May 08, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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British Council - Brazil - Sao Paulo Open Centre

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April 02, 2026 Academic April 15, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 02, 2026 General Training April 15, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
May 14, 2026 Academic May 27, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
May 14, 2026 General Training May 27, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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Curitiba
342 km

British Council - Brazil - CNA Boa Vista

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March 27, 2026 General Training April 09, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 27, 2026 Academic April 09, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 10, 2026 General Training April 23, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 10, 2026 Academic April 23, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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British Council - Brazil - CNA Capao Raso

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April 25, 2026 Academic May 08, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 25, 2026 General Training May 08, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
May 08, 2026 General Training May 21, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
May 08, 2026 Academic May 21, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
May 22, 2026 Academic June 04, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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Rio de Janeiro
427 km

British Council - FACHA - Rio de Janeiro

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March 28, 2026 General Training April 10, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
March 28, 2026 Academic April 10, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 11, 2026 Academic April 24, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 11, 2026 General Training April 24, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 18, 2026 General Training May 01, 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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March 28, 2026 UKVI General Training April 10, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
March 28, 2026 UKVI Academic April 10, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
April 25, 2026 UKVI General Training May 08, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
April 25, 2026 UKVI Academic May 08, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
May 23, 2026 UKVI General Training June 05, 2026 BRL 1500 DETAILS
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Maringá
473 km

British Council - Brazil - CNA Maringa

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April 09, 2026 General Training April 22, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
April 09, 2026 Academic April 22, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
May 09, 2026 Academic May 22, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
May 09, 2026 General Training May 22, 2026 BRL 1360 DETAILS
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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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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in São Paulo

How much does the IELTS exam cost in São Paulo?

The IELTS test in São Paulo 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 São Paulo?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from São Paulo?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in São Paulo?

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