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Red Deer
76 km

British Council - BITTS Red Deer

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
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Edmonton
118 km

British Council - A&D Tutoring - 2

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April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council - Concordia University of Edmonton

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May 04, 2025 Academic May 17, 2025 CAD 366.45 DETAILS
May 04, 2025 General Training May 17, 2025 CAD 366.45 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 CAD 366.45 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 CAD 366.45 DETAILS
May 11, 2025 Academic May 24, 2025 CAD 366.45 DETAILS
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British Council - BITTS Edmonton

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
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British Council - A&D Tutoring

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British Council - Nait

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 CAD 360 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 CAD 360 DETAILS
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British Council - Xyna International -Edmonton

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April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
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Calgary
191 km

British Council - BITTS Calgary

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
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British Council - SAIT main campus - Johnson Cobbe Building

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
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British Council - Calgary - A&D Tutoring, Bannister Rd

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British Council - Xyna International - Calgary

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Saskatoon
419 km

CAN-ESL Inc. - CANESL-Saskatoon

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
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June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 CAD 359 DETAILS
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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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The dream of studying abroad

Posted by Chris van Baal on September 15, 2022
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Cities in Alberta providing IELTS tests

Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Alberta

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Alberta?

The IELTS test in Alberta costs 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 Alberta?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Alberta?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Alberta?

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

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