Take an IELTS test in or nearby Canada
Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in Canada.
CAN-ESL Inc. - CANESL-Saskatoon
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British Council - ETC Central Regent
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British Council - ETC Central Grace Christian Church
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ETC Central - North Kildonan Mennonite Church
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British Council - Oxford International Regina
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CAN-ESL Inc. - Regina
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British Council - A&D Tutoring - 2
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British Council - Concordia University of Edmonton
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July 13, 2025 | General Training | July 26, 2025 | CAD 366.45 DETAILS | |
July 13, 2025 | Academic | July 26, 2025 | CAD 366.45 DETAILS | |
August 07, 2025 | Academic | August 20, 2025 | CAD 366.45 DETAILS | |
August 07, 2025 | General Training | August 20, 2025 | CAD 366.45 DETAILS | |
August 10, 2025 | General Training | August 23, 2025 | CAD 366.45 DETAILS |
British Council - BITTS Edmonton
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British Council - A&D Tutoring
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British Council - Nait
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British Council - Xyna International -Edmonton
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Other test centres in or nearby Canada
There are several British Council test centres in Canada's capital Ottawa. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Canada require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 5.0
- Highest IELTS score required: 8.5
- Average IELTS score required: 6.5
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 226
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 9087
Background of Canada
Canada is a compelling study abroad destination, known for its friendly atmosphere, multicultural cities like Toronto and Vancouver, and high quality of life. It consistently ranks among the safest countries globally. Canada is recognized as one of the world's most educated nations, with over half its residents holding university degrees.
Many top-ranked universities, such as the University of Toronto and McGill University, offer diverse academic paths. Canadian college and university graduates are highly valued in the job market. English proficiency, typically demonstrated by TOEFL or IELTS, is a standard requirement for Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. programs. At the end of 2024, there were nearly 1 million international students in Canada.
English requirements in Canada
To study in English at one of the universities in Canada 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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