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British Council - Doha - Liverpool John Moores University | Oryx Universal College

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British Council Doha - Inspire Management Training Centre

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British Council Doha - IELTS on Computer

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British Council Building

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British Council Building (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 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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British Council, Al Sadd

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British Council Doha - Leaders Training Centre

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British Council Doha - Qatar National Convention Center

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British Council Doha - Qatar National Convention Center (UKVI test location)

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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

Other test centres in or nearby Qatar

  • Islamic Azad University / Shiraz
  • There are several British Council test centres in Qatar's capital Doha. Besides the capital, there is one other IELTS test centres across the country.

    IELTS data

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

    • Lowest IELTS score required: 5.5
    • Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
    • Average IELTS score required: 6.1
    • Number of universities accepting IELTS: 14
    • Number of studies accepting IELTS: 61

    Background of Qatar

    Qatar, a sovereign country in Southwest Asia, is globally renowned for its vast oil and gas reserves, making it one of the wealthiest nations. It offers a safe environment to pursue a degree and immerse oneself in Arabic culture. Qatar has recently prioritized a national strategy to develop and evolve its education system, aligning with its constitution's emphasis on education as a foundation for societal progress.

    Students seeking to improve or utilize Arabic skills will find Qatar an appealing destination. However, the country also attracts many international students due to partnerships with American universities, offering a wide array of English-taught programs across fields from arts and design to science and technology. English is considered the second language, making English-taught Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programs readily available, especially for science and engineering courses. For language requirements, Arabic-taught courses require the Arabic Placement Test or ALPT certificate, while English courses commonly accept IELTS or TOEFL.

    English requirements in Qatar

    To study in English at one of the universities in Qatar 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 Qatar

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Qatar?

    The IELTS test in Qatar costs between QAR 1000 and QAR 1200. 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 Qatar?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Qatar?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Qatar?

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

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