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Amman
115 km

British Council Amman - House of Wisdom and Knowledge

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 23, 2026 General Training February 05, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
January 23, 2026 Academic February 05, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 20, 2026 Academic March 05, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 20, 2026 General Training March 05, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS

British Council Jordan

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January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 General Training February 01, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 Academic February 01, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
January 21, 2026 Academic February 03, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS

British Council Amman - InterContinental Hotel Jordan

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January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS

British Council Jordan (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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January 20, 2026 UKVI General Training February 02, 2026 JOD 217 DETAILS
January 20, 2026 UKVI Academic February 02, 2026 JOD 217 DETAILS
January 27, 2026 UKVI General Training February 09, 2026 JOD 217 DETAILS
January 27, 2026 UKVI Academic February 09, 2026 JOD 217 DETAILS
January 30, 2026 UKVI General Training February 12, 2026 JOD 217 DETAILS

British Council Amman - Applied Science Private University

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January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 Academic March 13, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 General Training March 13, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
March 28, 2026 Academic April 10, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS

British Council Amman - Modern Language center

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January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 Academic February 27, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 General Training February 27, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
March 14, 2026 Academic March 27, 2026 JOD 199 DETAILS
Mādabā
116 km
Irbid
167 km

British Council Amman - International Technology Academy

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British Council Amman - International Technology Academy (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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Aqaba
279 km

About Jordan

There are several British Council test centres in Jordan's capital Amman. Besides the capital, there are two other IELTS test centres across the country.

IELTS data

Several universities in Jordan require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme

  • Lowest IELTS score required: 5.0
  • Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
  • Average IELTS score required: 6.1
  • Number of universities accepting IELTS: 6
  • Number of studies accepting IELTS: 126

Background of Jordan

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English requirements in Jordan

To study in English at one of the universities in Jordan 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 Jordan

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Jordan?

The IELTS test in Jordan costs between JOD 180 and JOD 190. 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 Jordan?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Jordan?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Jordan?

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