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Dartmouth
88 km

BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Dartmouth

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January 18, 2026 General Training January 31, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 18, 2026 Academic January 31, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 Academic February 01, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 General Training February 01, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 22, 2026 General Training February 04, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
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Halifax
89 km

British Council - Oxford International Halifax

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January 18, 2026 General Training January 31, 2026 CAD 310 DETAILS
January 18, 2026 Academic January 31, 2026 CAD 310 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 CAD 310 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 CAD 310 DETAILS
January 25, 2026 Academic February 07, 2026 CAD 310 DETAILS
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BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Nova Scotia

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January 18, 2026 General Training January 31, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 18, 2026 Academic January 31, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 General Training February 01, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 Academic February 01, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 22, 2026 General Training February 04, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
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BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Saint Marys University

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February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 General Training March 06, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
March 07, 2026 General Training March 20, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
March 21, 2026 General Training April 03, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
April 11, 2026 General Training April 24, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
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British Council Canada - International Language Institute Limited

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January 18, 2026 General Training January 31, 2026 CAD 345 DETAILS
January 18, 2026 Academic January 31, 2026 CAD 345 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 CAD 345 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 CAD 345 DETAILS
January 25, 2026 Academic February 07, 2026 CAD 345 DETAILS
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Moncton
179 km

BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Moncton

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January 18, 2026 General Training January 31, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 18, 2026 Academic January 31, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 Academic February 01, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 General Training February 01, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
January 22, 2026 General Training February 04, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
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Sydney
228 km

BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Cape Breton University

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February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 Academic March 06, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 General Training March 06, 2026 CAD 359 DETAILS
March 07, 2026 Academic March 20, 2026 CAD 359 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 Nova Scotia

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Nova Scotia?

The IELTS test in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Nova Scotia?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Nova Scotia?

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