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Kingston
58 km

British Council Trinidad and Tobago - Overseas Examinations Commission - Kingston

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December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 11, 2024 Academic December 24, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 11, 2024 General Training December 24, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 09, 2024 General Training November 22, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS

The University of the West Indies, Mona

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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 / The University of the West Indies, Mona (UKVI test location)

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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

UWI, Mona - The Writing Centre

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December 06, 2024 General Training December 19, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 20, 2024 Academic January 02, 2025 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 20, 2024 General Training January 02, 2025 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 13, 2024 Academic December 26, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 08, 2024 General Training November 21, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS

UWI, Mona - CARIMAC Annex 2

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December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 Academic December 13, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 General Training December 13, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

UWI, Mona - Faculty of Humanities and Education

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November 01, 2024 General Training November 14, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 01, 2024 Academic November 14, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 02, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 07, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Montego Bay
73 km

The University of the West Indies

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
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 Trinidad and Tobago - Overseas Examinations Commission - Montego Bay

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 11, 2024 Academic December 24, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
December 11, 2024 General Training December 24, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS
November 09, 2024 General Training November 22, 2024 JMD 35950 DETAILS

Other test centres in or nearby Jamaica

There is one British Council test centre in Jamaicas capital Kingston. The average IELTS score of test takers with English as native language is 7. According to our database, there are 2 universities in Jamaica that accept the IELTS test. To study in English at one of the universities in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Jamaica?

The IELTS test in Jamaica costs JMD 36000. 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 Jamaica?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Jamaica?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Jamaica?

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

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