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Göttingen
57 km

British Council test location - Göttingen

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March 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Kassel
66 km

British Council Germany - University of Kassel

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March 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Leipzig
141 km

British Council Germany - HTWK Leipzig, Geutebrückbau, entrance from Kochstr 85

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March 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Germany - Intercity Hotel Leipzig

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March 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council Germany - Intercity Hotel Leipzig

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March 23, 2024 General Training April 05, 2024 EUR 249 DETAILS
April 06, 2024 General Training April 19, 2024 EUR 249 DETAILS
April 27, 2024 General Training May 10, 2024 EUR 249 DETAILS
May 25, 2024 General Training June 07, 2024 EUR 249 DETAILS
June 08, 2024 General Training June 21, 2024 EUR 249 DETAILS

British Council test location - Leipzig

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March 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Hannover
148 km

British Council test location - Hannover

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March 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
March 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
April 13, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Germany

  • PeopleCert Frankfurt
  • Cambridge English Languages GmbH St. Gallen
  • Cambridge English Languages GmbH Zurich
  • There is one British Council test centre in Germanys capital Berlin. The average IELTS score of test takers with German as native language is 7. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Germany was 7.37. According to our database, there are 180 universities in Germany that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Germany is 6.3.

    We owe a lot to Germany when it comes to the history of education and universities. Germany is the birthplace of what we call ‘research universities’ – big places with ivory towers and libraries where new knowledge is produced every day. This university model has since covered the entire planet, and is basically what most universities are set up for today: to produce knowledge and make new discoveries. Don’t you want to be in the place where all of that began? Throughout Germany, you have a wide variety of subjects and careers to pursue. If you want to be at the forefront of engineering, technological advances, and scientific discovery, then Germany has several university options that can satisfy your interests. You’ll find that some of the smartest people on the planet come to Germany to introduce new ideas and establish technology companies. You’ll also notice a long, rich history of art, music, and literature all throughout Germany. You can enjoy a trip to the opera, visit a historic museum, and collect giant beer mugs, all in one day!

    Make sure to know what the language requirements are, and whether you have to prove skills in German or English before enrolling in a degree programme.

    To study in English at one of the universities in Germany, 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 Germany

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Germany?

    The IELTS test in Germany costs between EUR 234 and EUR 235. 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 Germany?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Germany?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Germany?

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

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