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Mandalay
97 km

British Council Myanmar - ibis Styles Mandalay Centre Hotel

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December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 General Training December 13, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
November 30, 2024 Academic December 13, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
January 16, 2025 General Training January 29, 2025 MMK 707000 DETAILS
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British Council Myanmar - Strategy First University

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December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 07, 2024 General Training December 20, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 06, 2024 Academic December 19, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 06, 2024 General Training December 19, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 20, 2024 General Training January 02, 2025 MMK 707000 DETAILS
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Nay Pyi Taw
164 km

British Council Myanmar - Teacher Su Exam Centre

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December 15, 2024 Academic December 28, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 15, 2024 General Training December 28, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
November 24, 2024 Academic December 07, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
November 24, 2024 General Training December 07, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
January 12, 2025 Academic January 25, 2025 MMK 707000 DETAILS
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Yangon
488 km

British Council Rangoon / Myanmar Info/Tech (UKVI test location)

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November 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
December 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Myanmar - Prime Hill Business Square

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December 07, 2024 General Training December 20, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 05, 2024 Academic December 18, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
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British Council Myanmar - Prime Hill Business Square (UKVI test location)

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December 05, 2024 UKVI Academic December 18, 2024 MMK 735000 DETAILS
January 16, 2025 UKVI Academic January 29, 2025 MMK 735000 DETAILS
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Rangoon / Myanmar Info/Tech

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November 23, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
November 23, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
November 30, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire
December 05, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council (Junction City)

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December 07, 2024 Academic December 20, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 07, 2024 General Training December 20, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 06, 2024 Academic December 19, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 06, 2024 General Training December 19, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
December 05, 2024 Academic December 18, 2024 MMK 707000 DETAILS
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British Council (Junction City) (UKVI test location)

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December 03, 2024 UKVI Academic December 16, 2024 MMK 735000 DETAILS
December 10, 2024 UKVI Academic December 23, 2024 MMK 735000 DETAILS
November 26, 2024 UKVI Academic December 09, 2024 MMK 735000 DETAILS
January 28, 2025 UKVI Academic February 10, 2025 MMK 735000 DETAILS
January 21, 2025 UKVI Academic February 03, 2025 MMK 735000 DETAILS
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Other test centres in or nearby Myanmar

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    • To study in English at one of the universities in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Myanmar?

    The IELTS test in Myanmar costs MMK 401895. 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 Myanmar?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Myanmar?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Myanmar?

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

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