Take an IELTS test in or nearby Japan
Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in Japan.
British Council - Berkeley House Nagoya (UK PLUS Nagoya)
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British Council - Berkeley House Tokyo (UK PLUS Tokyo)
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British Council - Eiken IELTS Test Centre - Tokyo Station
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British Council - Eiken IELTS Test Centre - Tokyo Station (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 - EIKEN Osaka IELTS Test Centre Dojima Avanza
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British Council - (UKVI on Computer) Eiken IELTS Osaka Test Centre (UKVI test location)
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Other test centres in or nearby Japan
There are two British Council test centres in Japan's capital Tokyo. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Japan require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 5.5
- Highest IELTS score required: 7.0
- Average IELTS score required: 6.0
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 32
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 97
Background of Japan
Japan is a country of striking contrasts, blending ancient traditions like its Buddhist heritage with leadership in scientific research and technology, particularly robotics. Over 100,000 international students enroll in Japanese universities annually. Higher education institutions prioritize academic performance driven by innovative and creative ideas, while also valuing the development of human qualities.
Japan boasts an impressive legacy in the sciences, with numerous Nobel Prize winners since 1949 in fields such as medicine, biology, chemistry, and physics. Its welcoming environment and leadership in futuristic technology, engineering, and biomedical research make it a highly appealing study option. Japan's literacy rate is nearly 100%, reflecting the high regard for education in its culture. Students will find themselves in a world-class academic environment, with over 250 English-taught programs available; IELTS or TOEFL are generally accepted as proof of English proficiency.
English requirements in Japan
To study in English at one of the universities in Japan 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.
10 most popular study destinations for students in Japan
1. United Kingdom
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2. United States
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3. Germany
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4. Netherlands
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5. Australia
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6. Canada
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7. France
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8. Japan
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