Take an IELTS test in or nearby Jamaica
Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in Jamaica.
British Council Trinidad and Tobago - Overseas Examinations Commission - Kingston
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The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus - CARIMAC Annex 2
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The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus - Old Arts Block
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British Council - The Writing Centre
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UWI, Mona UKVI - The Writing Centre (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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British Council Trinidad and Tobago - Overseas Examinations Commission - Montego Bay
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About Jamaica
There are several British Council test centres in Jamaica's capital Kingston. Besides the capital, there is one other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Jamaica require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 6.0
- Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
- Average IELTS score required: 6.5
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 9
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 258
Background of Jamaica
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English requirements in Jamaica
To study in English at one of the universities in Jamaica 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.
4 most popular study destinations for students in Jamaica
1. United Kingdom
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2. Canada
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