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Asyūţ
152 km

Al Watania Palace Hotel

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council / Assiut University

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Sohag
182 km

British Council / Sohag University

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Luxor
291 km

British Council / Iberotel Luxor

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November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 16, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Cairo - Canadian International College-Sheikh Zayed

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December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 EGP 5950 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 EGP 5950 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 Academic December 13, 2024 EGP 5950 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 General Training December 13, 2024 EGP 5950 DETAILS
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Egypt

  • IDP Education / El Alsson
  • IDP Education / AASTMT Smart Village
  • IDP Education / Ministry Of Defense Language Institute
  • IDP Education / Cairo
  • IDP Education / Cairo (UKVI test location)
  • IDP Education / Heliopolis
  • IDP Education /International House Cairo
  • IDP Education / AUC Tahrir
  • IDP Education/ AUC New Cairo
  • IDP Education / Future University in Egypt
  • There is one British Council test centre in Egypts capital Cairo. The average IELTS score of test takers with Arabic as native language is 5.7. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Egypt was 6.44. According to our database, there are 8 universities in Egypt that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Egypt is 5.6.Egypt’s reputation precedes the country itself: with famous pharaohs and empresses, gorgeous landscapes and instantly recognisable landmarks, there’s no wonder students decide to come and study here, seeing how they combine an amazing vacation with an exquisite education, all in one trip. And Egypt knows how valuable education is: they invented writing, they thought reading and writing were gifts from gods, and scribes were considered to be “the chosen ones”. But are the main requirements and how is actually studying in Egypt like? The universities support students and provide them with tutorials and materials, receiving them warmly. Still, although people are kind and appreciate foreign students, you should consider your personal safety, seeing how things might be a little tense, after the conflict in 2011. But the national scandals shouldn’t deter you from coming here, seeing how universities treat their students with respect and always try to make them feel welcome and comfortable.mprove your English through an English-language prep course: If you’re attending a degree programme in Egypt, 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 Arabic, while others will require strong English skills. These courses will also prepare you for any of the English-language tests that universities require.To study in English at one of the universities in Egypt, 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 Egypt

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Egypt?

    The IELTS test in Egypt costs EGP 3680. 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 Egypt?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Egypt?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Egypt?

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

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