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Bacolod City
123 km

British Council Philippines - University of St. La Salle Bacolod City (USLS Bacolod)

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British Council Philippines - University of St. La Salle Bacolod City (USLS Bacolod) (UKVI test location)

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British Council Philippines - Seda Capitol Central Hotel Bacolod

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British Council test location - Bacolod

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British Council Philippines - University of St. La Salle Bacolod City (USLS Bacolod)

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Iloilo
125 km

British Council Philippines - The Mansion Iloilo

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British Council Philippines - The Mansion Iloilo

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British Council test location - Iloilo

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Legaspi
178 km

British Council Philippines - Hotel St. Ellis

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British Council Philippines - Hotel St. Ellis

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Cebu City
196 km

British Council Philippines - Center for Premier International Language Studies (CPILS)

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British Council - Parklane International Hotel (UKVI test location)

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British Council Philippines - Center for Premier International Language Studies (CPILS)

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British Council Philippines - Center for Premier International Language Studies (CPILS) (UKVI test location)

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British Council test location - Cebu

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Other test centres in or nearby Philippines

  • IDP Education - Bacolod
  • IDP Education - Iloilo
  • IDP Education - Cebu
  • IDP Education - Cebu (UKVI test location)
  • There is one British Council test centre in Philippines' capital Manila. The average IELTS score of test takers with Tagalog as native language is 6.2. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Philippines was 6.84. According to our database, there are 34 universities in Philippines that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Philippines is 6.6.

    To study in English at one of the universities in Philippines, 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 Philippines

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Philippines?

    The IELTS test in Philippines costs PHP 11650. 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 Philippines?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Philippines?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Philippines?

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

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