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British Council Libya - Benghazi University Language Centre
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 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| February 28, 2026 | Academic | March 13, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| February 28, 2026 | General Training | March 13, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS |
British Council Libya - Misurata 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 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS |
British Council Libya - Libyan Academy for postgraduate studies (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 31, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 13, 2026 | LYD 2080 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 13, 2026 | LYD 2080 DETAILS | |
| February 14, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 27, 2026 | LYD 2080 DETAILS | |
| February 14, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 27, 2026 | LYD 2080 DETAILS | |
| February 28, 2026 | UKVI Academic | March 13, 2026 | LYD 2080 DETAILS |
British Council Libya - Libyan Academy for postgraduate studies
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 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| January 25, 2026 | General Training | February 07, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| January 25, 2026 | Academic | February 07, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | LYD 1940 DETAILS |
British Council Tripoli
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
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British Council Tripoli (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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About Libya
There are two British Council test centres in Libya's capital Tripoli. Besides the capital, there are two other IELTS test centres across the country.
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English requirements in Libya
To study in English at one of the universities in Libya 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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2. Germany
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