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British Language Training Centre - IP Campus Den Bosch

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Language Training Centre - The Den

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July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Amsterdam
53 km

British Council - British Language Training Centre

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July 09, 2025 Academic July 22, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
July 09, 2025 General Training July 22, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
July 11, 2025 General Training July 24, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
July 11, 2025 Academic July 24, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
July 16, 2025 General Training July 29, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS

British Council - British Language Training Centre (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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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Zwolle
56 km

British Language Training Centre - Nieuwe Buitensociëteit

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Language Training Centre - Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes

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July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Rotterdam
77 km

British Language Training Centre - Hilton Rotterdam

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July 19, 2025 Academic August 01, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
July 19, 2025 General Training August 01, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
August 02, 2025 Academic August 15, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
August 23, 2025 General Training September 05, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS
August 23, 2025 Academic September 05, 2025 EUR 270 DETAILS

Other test centres in or nearby Netherlands

There is one British Council test centre in Netherlands' capital Amsterdam. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.

IELTS data

Several universities in Netherlands require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme

  • Lowest IELTS score required: 5.5
  • Highest IELTS score required: 8.0
  • Average IELTS score required: 6.5
  • Number of universities accepting IELTS: 184
  • Number of studies accepting IELTS: 1567

Background of Netherlands

Students choose to pursue degrees in the Netherlands for multiple reasons, including the Dutch people's easy-going nature and strong English proficiency. This, combined with a relaxed, student-focused teaching style, makes the Netherlands a top European study destination. Its unique culture and central European location provide easy access to neighboring countries.

Numerous English-taught programs and native English-speaking teachers make studying here highly appealing. The Netherlands is particularly renowned for programs related to Water Resource Management, and it's also a leading choice for Engineering and Tech degrees. Students need to prove language skills for their chosen program; for Dutch, the TUL or NT2-II diploma is required, while for English, TOEFL, IELTS, or C1 Advanced are accepted. Some universities may also offer internal language tests.

English requirements in Netherlands

To study in English at one of the universities in Netherlands 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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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Netherlands

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Netherlands?

The IELTS test in Netherlands costs EUR 236. 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 Netherlands?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Netherlands?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Netherlands?

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

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