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Saskatoon
1144 km

CAN-ESL Inc. - CANESL Saskatoon

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December 29, 2024 General Training January 11, 2025 CAD 35.9 DETAILS
December 29, 2024 Academic January 11, 2025 CAD 35.9 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 General Training January 10, 2025 CAD 35.9 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 Academic January 10, 2025 CAD 35.9 DETAILS
Edmonton
1250 km

British Council - A&D Tutoring - 2

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British Council - Concordia University of Edmonton

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British Council Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

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British Council - BITTS Edmonton

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British Council - A&D Tutoring

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MacEwan University

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Regina
1274 km

British Council - Oxford International Regina

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CAN-ESL Inc. - Regina

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Winnipeg
1278 km

ETC Central - Grace Christian Church

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British Council - ETC Central Regent

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British Council Canada

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British Council - ETC Central Grace Christian Church

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December 28, 2024 General Training January 10, 2025 CAD 34.9 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 Academic January 10, 2025 CAD 34.9 DETAILS

Other test centres in or nearby Canada

There is one British Council test centre in Canadas capital Ottawa. The average IELTS score of test takers with English as native language is 7. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Canada was 6.86. According to our database, there are 289 universities in Canada that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Canada is 6.4.While you obsessively stare at pictures of Justin Trudeau (don’t deny it!), you may as well see whether Canada is actually a place you can study abroad in. The Great White North and the super friendly upstairs neighbors to the U.S., Canada is known for its maple syrup, the Niagara Falls, and their excellent ice hockey teams. Canada has grown to become an appealing place for international students. Not only is it one of the safest places to go to in the world; Canada (and particularly major cities like Toronto and Vancouver) also has a wealth of cultural diversity that is truly inviting to foreign students from everywhere in the world. Did you know that Canada is the world’s most educated country? In fact, over half of its residents have university degrees. It must be pretty interesting to be a student there then, eh? Some of the top universities in the world are available in Canada, and students from all over the world have come to join the biggest names in their field. Experts in Journalism, Politics, Medicine, and Technology got their start at universities like the University of Toronto and McGill University; and you’ll have the chance to work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the world. Canada offers an interesting variety of college models: colleges, polytechnics, and cégeps (vocational schools). Depending on what your goals are, or what you’re looking for, you may want to select the institutional model that fits your needs. Canadian college and university graduates are highly-valued on the job market, and people who study there have been able to find great jobs in any field they’re interested in.Improve your English through an English-language prep course: If you’re attending a Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Canada, you will need to prove that your language skills are good enough to participate in the classes and understand the lectures. These courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require. To apply to study in Canada, you’ll need to provide proof you have a diploma for your English proficiency. The certificates generally accepted by the universities in Canada are TOEFL and IELTS.To study in English at one of the universities in Canada, 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 Canada

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Canada?

The IELTS test in Canada costs between CAD 305 and CAD 389. 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 Canada?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Canada?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Canada?

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

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