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British Council Peru - Idiomas PUCP-Pueblo Libre

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May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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Universidad del Pacifico, Centro de Idiomas - Pacifico

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April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 PEN 950 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 PEN 950 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 PEN 950 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 PEN 950 DETAILS
May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Universidad del Pacifico, Centro de Idiomas - Pacifico (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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May 08, 2025 UKVI General Training May 21, 2025 PEN 1044 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 UKVI Academic May 21, 2025 PEN 1044 DETAILS
May 29, 2025 UKVI General Training June 11, 2025 PEN 1044 DETAILS
May 29, 2025 UKVI Academic June 11, 2025 PEN 1044 DETAILS
June 26, 2025 UKVI Academic July 09, 2025 PEN 1044 DETAILS
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Asociacion Cultural Peruano Britanica - Britanico San Isidro

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May 02, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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Other test centres in or nearby Peru

There is one British Council test centre in Perus capital Lima. The average IELTS score of test takers with Spanish as native language is 6.2. According to our database, there are 2 universities in Peru that accept the IELTS test. To study in English at one of the universities in Peru, 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.

10 most popular study destinations for students in Peru

1. Germany

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2. United Kingdom

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3. United States

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4. Netherlands

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5. Canada

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6. Spain

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7. Italy

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8. France

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9. Switzerland

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10. Australia

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Peru

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Peru?

The IELTS test in Peru costs PEN 850. 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 Peru?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Peru?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Peru?

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

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