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Makassar
407 km

British Council Indonesia Foundation - Golden Gate Education Makassar

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December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 07, 2024 General Training December 20, 2024 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 05, 2024 Academic December 18, 2024 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 05, 2024 General Training December 18, 2024 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 General Training January 10, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
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British Council Indonesia / ELC Education

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December 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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Surabaya
749 km

British Council Indonesia Foundation - Lembaga Bahasa LIA Surabaya

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December 29, 2024 Academic January 11, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 29, 2024 General Training January 11, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 General Training January 10, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 Academic January 10, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 22, 2024 General Training January 04, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
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British Council Indonesia / JW Marriott Hotel Surabaya

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December 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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Denpasar
750 km

British Council Indonesia Foundation - Golden Gate Education (Denpasar)

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January 08, 2025 Academic January 21, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
January 08, 2025 General Training January 21, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
January 04, 2025 General Training January 17, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
January 04, 2025 Academic January 17, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
January 25, 2025 General Training February 07, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
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Semarang
924 km

British Council Indonesia Foundation - SEU FIB Universitas Diponegoro

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December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 07, 2024 General Training December 20, 2024 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 General Training January 10, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 28, 2024 Academic January 10, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
December 21, 2024 General Training January 03, 2025 IDR 3150000 DETAILS
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Other test centres in or nearby Indonesia

  • IDP Education / Makassar
    • There is one British Council test centre in Indonesias capital Jakarta. The average IELTS score of test takers with Indonesian as native language is 6.2. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Indonesia was 6.38. According to our database, there are 2one university in Indonesia that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Indonesia is 6.1.To study in English at one of the universities in Indonesia, 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 Indonesia

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Indonesia?

    The IELTS test in Indonesia costs IDR 3000000. 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 Indonesia?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Indonesia?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Indonesia?

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

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