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Beirut
35 km

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.

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British Council / Universite Saint Joseph CIS (UKVI test location)

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British Council / Lebanese International University / Beirut

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British Council / Universite Saint Joseph CIS

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British Council / Lebanese International University / Rayak

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British Council / Lebanese International University / Bekaa

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Tripoli
57 km

British Council / Lebanese International University / Halba/Akkar

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British Council / Azm Technical Institute

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British Council / Lebanese International University / Tripoli

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British Council / University of Balamand

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British Council / Lebanese International University / Mount Lebanon

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Sidon
62 km

British Council / Lebanese International University / Saida

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Nabatîyé et Tahta
71 km

British Council / Lebanese International University / Nabatieh

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Other test centres in or nearby Lebanon

  • Netcom Systems Testing Centre
  • Netcom Systems/ American University Of Science And Technology
  • Netcom Systems/ University Of Sciences And Arts In Lebanon
  • Netcom Systems/ Arts Sciences And Technology University In Lebanon
  • Netcom Systems/ American University Of Technology
  • UniHouse / Amman (UKVI test location)
    • There is one British Council test centre in Lebanons capital Beirut. The average IELTS score of test takers with Arabic as native language is 5.7. According to our database, there are 10 universities in Lebanon that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Lebanon is 6.5.To study in English at one of the universities in Lebanon, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof 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 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Lebanon

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Lebanon?

    The IELTS test in Lebanon costs between USD 205 and USD 230. 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 Lebanon?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Lebanon?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Lebanon?

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

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