Take an IELTS test in or nearby Ireland
Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in Ireland.
Centre of English Studies, Ireland - CES Galway
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
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| July 26, 2025 | Academic | August 08, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| July 26, 2025 | General Training | August 08, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| August 23, 2025 | General Training | September 05, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| August 23, 2025 | Academic | September 05, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| September 27, 2025 | Academic | October 10, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS |
Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd Ireland - MTS at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre 2
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd Ireland - MTS at NED College – English School in Limerick
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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British Council - Centre of English Studies (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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Centre of English Studies, Ireland - CES Camden Court
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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British Council - DCU Dublin
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
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| July 26, 2025 | Academic | August 08, 2025 | EUR 210 DETAILS | |
| July 26, 2025 | General Training | August 08, 2025 | EUR 210 DETAILS | |
| August 23, 2025 | General Training | September 05, 2025 | EUR 210 DETAILS | |
| August 23, 2025 | Academic | September 05, 2025 | EUR 210 DETAILS | |
| September 13, 2025 | General Training | September 26, 2025 | EUR 210 DETAILS |
Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd Ireland - MTS at International House Dublin
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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Centre of English Studies, Ireland - CES Dame Court
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
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| July 08, 2025 | Academic | July 21, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| July 08, 2025 | General Training | July 21, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| July 09, 2025 | Academic | July 22, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| July 09, 2025 | General Training | July 22, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS | |
| July 10, 2025 | General Training | July 23, 2025 | EUR 205 DETAILS |
Centre of English Studies, Ireland - CES Dame Court (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.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
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| July 15, 2025 | UKVI Academic | July 28, 2025 | EUR 215 DETAILS | |
| July 15, 2025 | UKVI General Training | July 28, 2025 | EUR 215 DETAILS | |
| August 19, 2025 | UKVI General Training | September 01, 2025 | EUR 215 DETAILS | |
| August 19, 2025 | UKVI Academic | September 01, 2025 | EUR 215 DETAILS | |
| September 23, 2025 | UKVI General Training | October 06, 2025 | EUR 215 DETAILS |
British Council - Cork English College
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
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| August 02, 2025 | Academic | August 15, 2025 | EUR 225 DETAILS | |
| October 25, 2025 | Academic | November 07, 2025 | EUR 225 DETAILS | |
| December 06, 2025 | Academic | December 19, 2025 | EUR 225 DETAILS | |
| December 06, 2025 | General Training | December 19, 2025 | EUR 225 DETAILS |
Other test centres in or nearby Ireland
There are several British Council test centres in Ireland's capital Dublin. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Ireland require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 5.0
- Highest IELTS score required: 8.0
- Average IELTS score required: 6.2
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 98
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 2073
Background of Ireland
Ireland has a long and respected tradition in European learning, dating back to 500 AD when its monks and monasteries were centers of knowledge. Today, educational attainment rates are among the highest globally, with over 85% of young people completing secondary education and over two-thirds pursuing higher learning. Ireland ranks first in Europe for graduates per 1,000 inhabitants.
Government investment supports world-class facilities at its seven universities, 14 Institutes of Technology, and numerous research centers. Irish research ranks in the top one percent globally in 18 fields, and all universities are within the top three percent worldwide. Students from 160 countries comprise 12% of the student population. English language proficiency, typically proven by IELTS, TOEFL, or C1 Advanced, is required for university admission.
English requirements in Ireland
To study in English at one of the universities in Ireland you may need proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to prove 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 1,000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations worldwide.
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