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Gaillimh
54 km

Centre of English Studies, Ireland - CES Galway

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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

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Luimneach
76 km

Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd Ireland - MTS at NED College – English School in Limerick

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Dublin
132 km

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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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Centre of English Studies, Ireland - CES Camden Court

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council - DCU Dublin

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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

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Centre of English Studies, Ireland - CES Dame Court

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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.

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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
Cork
157 km

British Council - Cork English College

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
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
July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

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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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Ireland

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Ireland?

The IELTS test in Ireland costs between EUR 200 and EUR 205. 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 Ireland?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Ireland?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Ireland?

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

Cities in Ireland providing IELTS tests

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