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Lanzhou
56 km

British Council - Northwest Normal University

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British Council - Lanzhou University

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Xi’an
529 km

British Council - Xi'an International Studies University

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British Council - Xi'an Jiaotong University

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British Council - Northwestern Polytechnical University

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British Council - Shaanxi Normal University (UKVI test location)

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Deyang
606 km

British Council - Civil Aviation Flight University China

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Chengdu
656 km

British Council - University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UKVI test location)

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British Council - Xihua University

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British Council - University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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British Council - Sichuan University

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Other test centres in or nearby China

There is one British Council test centre in Chinas capital Beijing. The average IELTS score of test takers with Chinese as native language is 6. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in China was 5.76. According to our database, there are 72 universities in China that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in China is 6.

What more can we say about China that you don’t already know? It’s a cradle of culture, philosophy, and art, that changed the course of history with every invention and every dynasty; not to mention the great works of Sun Tzu and Confucius that are still quoted and used as life guide. Knowing all this, why wouldn’t students wish to come here, especially to be close to the birthplace of the Zen school of Buddhism that encourages individuals to find inner peace and relaxation? Thinking of the great atmosphere and culture, China seems like the ideal international destination for your studies.

China has a lot of English Master’s programmes and in order to apply to one of them, you will have to prove your proficiency through an English certificate. The ones typically accepted by Chinese universities are IELTS and TOEFL.

To study in English at one of the universities in China, 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 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in China

How much does the IELTS exam cost in China?

The IELTS test in China costs between USD 140 and USD 310. However, each test center can set its own fee. So, make sure to check on the offical test centers website to get the most up to date information.

How can I apply for IELTS in China?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from China?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in China?

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

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