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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 | |
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| March 17, 2026 | UKVI Academic | March 30, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS | |
| March 17, 2026 | UKVI General Training | March 30, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS | |
| March 31, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 13, 2026 | USD 275 DETAILS | |
| March 31, 2026 | UKVI Academic | April 13, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | General Training | March 29, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 16, 2026 | Academic | March 29, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 18, 2026 | Academic | March 31, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 18, 2026 | General Training | March 31, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 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 |
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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 | |
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| March 22, 2026 | General Training | April 04, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| March 22, 2026 | Academic | April 04, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| April 19, 2026 | Academic | May 02, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| April 19, 2026 | General Training | May 02, 2026 | USD 250 DETAILS | |
| May 31, 2026 | General Training | June 13, 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.
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British Council Lebanon - City University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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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.
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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 | |
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| 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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1. United Kingdom
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