Take an IELTS test in or nearby Netherlands
Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in Netherlands.
British Language Training Centre - IP Campus Den Bosch
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British Language Training Centre - The Den
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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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British Language Training Centre - Nieuwe Buitensociëteit
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British Language Training Centre - Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes
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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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