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Benghazi
599 km

British Council Libya - Benghazi University Language Centre

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January 25, 2025 General Training February 07, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS
January 25, 2025 Academic February 07, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS
Mişrātah
658 km

British Council Libya - Misurata University

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January 18, 2025 Academic January 31, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS
January 18, 2025 General Training January 31, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS
Tripoli
800 km

British Council test location / Radisson Blu Hotel

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British Council Libya - Libyan Academy for postgraduate studies

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January 04, 2025 Academic January 17, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS
January 04, 2025 General Training January 17, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS
January 25, 2025 General Training February 07, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS
January 25, 2025 Academic February 07, 2025 LYD 1600 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.

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January 04, 2025 UKVI General Training January 17, 2025 LYD 1620 DETAILS
January 04, 2025 UKVI Academic January 17, 2025 LYD 1620 DETAILS
January 18, 2025 UKVI General Training January 31, 2025 LYD 1620 DETAILS
January 18, 2025 UKVI Academic January 31, 2025 LYD 1620 DETAILS

British Council Tripoli Office

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January 11, 2025 Academic January 24, 2025 LYD 1600 DETAILS

British Council Tripoli Office (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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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
January 11, 2025 UKVI Academic January 24, 2025 LYD 1620 DETAILS

Other test centres in or nearby Libya

To study in English at one of the universities in Libya, 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 Libya

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Libya?

The IELTS test in Libya costs LYD 1700. 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 Libya?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Libya?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Libya?

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

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