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Limassol
26 km

British Council Cyprus - IMS Private School

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
March 08, 2025 Academic March 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 08, 2025 General Training March 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 29, 2025 Academic April 11, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 29, 2025 General Training April 11, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 22, 2025 Academic April 04, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
Nicosia
43 km

British Council Cyprus - Journalists House

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
March 08, 2025 Academic March 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 08, 2025 General Training March 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 05, 2025 General Training March 18, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 05, 2025 Academic March 18, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 27, 2025 Academic April 09, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS

British Council / TED College

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December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council / Journalists House

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December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council / Journalists House (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Cyprus - TED College

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
March 08, 2025 Academic March 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 08, 2025 General Training March 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 29, 2025 Academic April 11, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 29, 2025 General Training April 11, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 22, 2025 Academic April 04, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS

British Council Cyprus - TED College (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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December 14, 2024 UKVI Academic December 27, 2024 EUR 240 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 UKVI General Training December 27, 2024 EUR 240 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council / TED College (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Cyprus - Journalists House (UKVI test location)

This test centre is specifically authorised by UK Visas and Immigration and offers the UKVI exam. Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Paphos
55 km

British Council Cyprus - International School of Paphos

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
February 08, 2025 Academic February 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
February 08, 2025 General Training February 21, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 EUR 223 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 EUR 223 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Larnaca
56 km

British Council Cyprus - American Academy Larnaca

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
March 22, 2025 Academic April 04, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 22, 2025 General Training April 04, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 15, 2025 General Training March 28, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
March 15, 2025 Academic March 28, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS
February 22, 2025 Academic March 07, 2025 EUR 223 DETAILS

Other test centres in or nearby Cyprus

  • PeopleCert Paphos
  • PeopleCert Larnaca
  • Netcom Systems Testing Centre
  • Netcom Systems/ American University Of Science And Technology
  • Netcom Systems/ University Of Sciences And Arts In Lebanon
  • Netcom Systems/ Arts Sciences And Technology University In Lebanon
  • There is one British Council test centre in Cyprus' capital Nicosia. According to our database, there are 18 universities in Cyprus that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Cyprus is 6.One of the largest islands in the Mediterranean, Cyprus offers nearly everything you’d expect and hope for in that region. Good food, great beaches, and some super complicated territory disputes! But, fear not. The people of Cyprus have a global reputation for hospitality, warmth, and sharing food with neighbours. You may have glanced over Cyprus in your search for education options. But, when you’re seeking a place to pursue your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, Cyprus would be an interesting place to start. You can find university programmes, and some excellent history, making your university and educational experience wildly enriching. Cyprus has been building up their education for the past 30 years or so, and they’ve done some fantastic work. Nearly half of the population of Cyprus have received some form of higher education, making them some really smart people compared to the rest of the world. Plus, if you find yourself studying in Cyprus, you’ll find yourself crossing paths with dozens of nationalities, languages, and cultures. Just look at where it’s situated! You’ve got Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon – and several traditions have made their way to this island, influencing everyone’s life there. So, be sure to set up some dinner with your classmates, because you’ll try all kinds of excellent, new things. Lots of degree programmes throughout Cyprus offer students a combination of practical and theoretical training, allowing students to combine their general education with the subjects they want to specialise in. Universities offer degrees taught in English and faculty eager to welcome international students from all over the world.Improve your English through an English-language prep course: If you’re attending a degree programme in Cyprus you will need to prove that your language skills are good enough to participate in the classes and understand the lectures; some schools will require Greek or Turkish, while others will require strong English skills. These courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require. To apply to study in the Cyprus, you’ll typically need to provide proof you have a diploma for your English proficiency. The certificates generally accepted by the universities in Cyprus are TOEFL and IELTS.To study in English at one of the universities in Cyprus, 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 Cyprus

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Cyprus?

    The IELTS test in Cyprus costs EUR 209. 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 Cyprus?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Cyprus?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Cyprus?

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

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