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British Council - Centre for Foreign Languages (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 21, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 03, 2026 | MKD 16000 DETAILS | |
| January 21, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 03, 2026 | MKD 16000 DETAILS |
British Council - Centre for Foreign Languages
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 22, 2026 | Academic | February 04, 2026 | MKD 14500 DETAILS | |
| January 22, 2026 | General Training | February 04, 2026 | MKD 14500 DETAILS | |
| February 05, 2026 | Academic | February 18, 2026 | MKD 14500 DETAILS | |
| February 05, 2026 | General Training | February 18, 2026 | MKD 14500 DETAILS | |
| February 12, 2026 | General Training | February 25, 2026 | MKD 14500 DETAILS |
About Macedonia
There is no British Council test centre in Macedonia (FYROM)'s capital Skopje. Besides the capital, there are no other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Macedonia (FYROM) require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 7.0
- Highest IELTS score required: 7.0
- Average IELTS score required: 7.0
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 1
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 7
Background of Macedonia (FYROM)
Higher education in North Macedonia is provided by colleges and pedagogical academies offering two-year courses, and by universities with four to six-year programs across various disciplines. Upon successful completion, students receive diplomas with professional titles like Engineer, Lawyer, or Teacher, at both lower (college) and higher (faculty/institute) levels. The duration of studies for higher-level diplomas varies by faculty type.
The Law on Higher Education of 1997 mandated the introduction of five-year university programs, and reforms are underway to align Macedonian higher education with international standards. The academic year typically begins in October and concludes the following September. Classes are primarily taught in Macedonian, Albanian, and Turkish.
English requirements in Macedonia (FYROM)
To study in English at one of the universities in Macedonia (FYROM) 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.
4 most popular study destinations for students in Macedonia
1. Germany
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2. France
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