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British Council Doha - Qatar National Convention Center
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| February 12, 2026 | Academic | February 25, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS |
British Council Doha - Qatar National Convention Center (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.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 06, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 13, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 20, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 20, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| February 12, 2026 | UKVI Academic | February 25, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS |
British Council Doha - Inspire Management Training Centre
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 | Academic | January 31, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 21, 2026 | Academic | February 03, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 21, 2026 | General Training | February 03, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 23, 2026 | Academic | February 05, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS |
British Council Doha - Academic Bridge Program - Qatar Foundation
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 20, 2026 | Academic | February 02, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 20, 2026 | General Training | February 02, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS |
British Council Doha - B2B Adhoc
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | Academic | May 08, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | General Training | May 08, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| May 23, 2026 | General Training | June 05, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS |
British Council Doha
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | Academic | January 30, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | Academic | January 31, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| January 19, 2026 | General Training | February 01, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS |
British Council Doha (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.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | UKVI General Training | January 30, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | UKVI Academic | January 30, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | UKVI Academic | January 31, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | UKVI General Training | January 31, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS | |
| January 19, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 01, 2026 | QAR 1480 DETAILS |
British Council Doha - CUQ Ulster University
Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.
| Test date | Type | Results by | Test fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | QAR 1390 DETAILS |
Other test centres in or nearby Qatar
About Qatar
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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