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British Council Mexico - International House Monterrey
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 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 14, 2026 | Academic | February 27, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico - Tecnologico de Monterrey - Queretaro
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 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico - Tecnologico de Monterrey - Guadalajara
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 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico - Cenlex Zacatenco
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | Academic | March 12, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 27, 2026 | General Training | March 12, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico
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 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | Academic | January 31, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 23, 2026 | General Training | February 05, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico (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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 01, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| March 19, 2026 | UKVI Academic | April 01, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| April 02, 2026 | UKVI General Training | April 15, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| April 02, 2026 | UKVI Academic | April 15, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| April 16, 2026 | UKVI Academic | April 29, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico City (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 22, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 04, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| January 22, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 04, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| February 05, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 18, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| February 05, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 18, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS | |
| February 19, 2026 | UKVI Academic | March 04, 2026 | MXN 5620 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico - Cenlex Santo Tomas
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | Academic | February 26, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 13, 2026 | General Training | February 26, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico - IQ4 Offices
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 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
British Council Mexico - TEC Santa Fe
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2026 | Academic | February 27, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 14, 2026 | General Training | February 27, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 28, 2026 | Academic | March 13, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| February 28, 2026 | General Training | March 13, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS | |
| March 14, 2026 | Academic | March 27, 2026 | MXN 5050 DETAILS |
About Mexico
There are several British Council test centres in Mexico's capital Mexico City. Besides the capital, there are two other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Mexico require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 5.5
- Highest IELTS score required: 5.5
- Average IELTS score required: 5.5
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 1
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 14
Background of Mexico
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English requirements in Mexico
To study in English at one of the universities in Mexico 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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