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Nagoya
183 km

British Council - Berkeley House Nagoya (UK PLUS Nagoya)

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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
Tokyo
233 km

British Council - Berkeley House Tokyo (UK PLUS Tokyo)

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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 - Eiken IELTS Test Centre - Tokyo Station

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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 - 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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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
Osaka
291 km

British Council - EIKEN Osaka IELTS Test Centre Dojima Avanza

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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 - (UKVI on Computer) Eiken IELTS Osaka Test 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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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
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

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.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Japan

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Japan?

The IELTS test in Japan costs between JPY 25380 and JPY 27500. 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 Japan?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Japan?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Japan?

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

Cities in Japan providing IELTS tests

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