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San José
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Colegio Britanico

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  • Universal de Idiomas / San Jose
    • There is one British Council test centre in Costa Ricas capital San Jose. The average IELTS score of test takers with Spanish as native language is 6.2. Currently we do not have any universities in Costa Rica in our database, that accept the IELTS test. To study in English at one of the universities in Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Costa Rica?

    The IELTS test in Costa Rica costs USD 230. 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 Costa Rica?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Costa Rica?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Costa Rica?

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

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