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British Council Lebanon - ALLC International House Beirut (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.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 02, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS | |
| January 20, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 02, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS | |
| January 27, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 09, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS | |
| January 27, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 09, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS | |
| February 03, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 16, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS |
British Council Lebanon - ALLC International House Beirut
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| January 21, 2026 | Academic | February 03, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| January 21, 2026 | General Training | February 03, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| January 23, 2026 | General Training | February 05, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS |
British Council Lebanon - American University of Beirut
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | Academic | March 20, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | General Training | March 20, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS |
British Council Lebanon
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 | Academic | January 31, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| February 15, 2026 | Academic | February 28, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| February 15, 2026 | General Training | February 28, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 22, 2026 | General Training | April 04, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS |
British Council Lebanon - Saint Joseph University - CIS
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS |
British Council Lebanon - City University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| March 14, 2026 | Academic | March 27, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS |
British Council Lebanon - Makassed Houssam Eddine Hariri High School
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | USD 235 DETAILS |
British Council Lebanon - Phoenicia University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS |
About Lebanon
There is no British Council test centre in Lebanon's capital Beirut. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Lebanon require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 6.5
- Highest IELTS score required: 7.0
- Average IELTS score required: 6.7
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 6
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 99
Background of Lebanon
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English requirements in Lebanon
To study in English at one of the universities in Lebanon 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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