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Trondheim
632 km

British Council - Folkeuniversitetet Trondheim

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March 30, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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EDU Testing AS - Folkeuniversitetet Trondheim

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April 27, 2024 General Training May 10, 2024 NOK 3225 DETAILS
August 24, 2024 General Training September 06, 2024 NOK 3225 DETAILS
November 16, 2024 General Training November 29, 2024 NOK 3225 DETAILS
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Hamar
907 km

British Council - Folkeuniversitetet Hamar

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Oslo
1007 km

EDU Testing AS - Folkeuniversitetet Asker

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April 06, 2024 General Training April 19, 2024 NOK 3225 DETAILS
May 04, 2024 General Training May 17, 2024 NOK 3225 DETAILS
May 25, 2024 General Training June 07, 2024 NOK 3225 DETAILS
June 15, 2024 General Training June 28, 2024 NOK 3225 DETAILS
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British Council - Folkeuniversitetet Øst (UKVI test location)

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British Council - Folkeuniversitetet Øst

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Bergen
1042 km

EDU Testing AS - Akademiet

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EDU Testing AS - Akademiet (UKVI test location)

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British Council - Folkeuniversitetet Bergen

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EDU Testing AS - Eidsvåg Fabrikker

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Other test centres in or nearby Norway

There is one British Council test centre in Norways capital Oslo. According to our database, there are 34 universities in Norway that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Norway is 5.7.

Norway offers a unique student experience and Norwegian institutions of higher education welcome applications sent by qualified students from all over the world. Internationalisation is a priority within all sectors of the Norwegian education system. Universities and university colleges are constantly working to facilitate for international students. With a wide range of high quality courses and great flexibility, Norwegian institutions prove to be an ideal study destination. From vocational subjects to postgraduate level there are plenty of opportunities for both exchange students and degree seeking students to fulfill their ambitions. You will also benefit from the informal atmosphere at Norwegian universities and university colleges, where teachers are easily approachable and tuition often takes place in small groups. In many cases the students can benefit from taking part in exciting research projects coordinated by the professors.

A number of degree programmes and courses are taught in English. Non-native English speaking students will see that their English skills improve during their studies in Norway, while native English speaking students will not get bored. A high level of English proficiency in the society in general makes it easy to both study and live in Norway.

To study in English at one of the universities in Norway, 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 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Norway

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Norway?

The IELTS test in Norway costs NOK 3050. 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 Norway?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Norway?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Norway?

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

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