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Braşov
54 km

British Council test location / Brasov

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Cluj-Napoca
146 km

British Council test location / Cluj/Napoca

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British Council Cluj

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January 26, 2025 Academic February 08, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 26, 2025 General Training February 08, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 15, 2025 General Training January 28, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 15, 2025 Academic January 28, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
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Bucharest
181 km

British Council Bucharest

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British Council test location / Bucharest (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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British Council Bucharest - Telecom Academy (UKVI test location)

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British Council Bucharest - Telecom Academy

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January 25, 2025 Academic February 07, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 25, 2025 General Training February 07, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 18, 2025 Academic January 31, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 18, 2025 General Training January 31, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 11, 2025 Academic January 24, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
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Iaşi
249 km

British Council test location / Iasi

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British Council Iasi

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January 29, 2025 Academic February 11, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 29, 2025 General Training February 11, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 26, 2025 Academic February 08, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 26, 2025 General Training February 08, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
January 15, 2025 General Training January 28, 2025 RON 1100 DETAILS
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Other test centres in or nearby Romania

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    • There is one British Council test centre in Romanias capital Bucharest. The average IELTS score of test takers with Romanian as native language is 6.4. According to our database, there are 9 universities in Romania that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Romania is 5.5.Romania is one of Eastern Europe’s hidden gems. Famous not only for its gorgeous landscapes and its seven UNESCO world heritage sites, Romania gave the world some of the biggest inventions and pushed the world to where it is today. From Ana Aslan, the creator of some of the best anti-aging products, and Petrache Poenaru, the inventor of the fountain pen, to some of the greatest engineers in the world, like the father of cybernetics, Stefan Odobleja, and the golden trio of aerodynamics, Henri Coanda, Traian Vuia, and Aurel Vlaicu, Romania basically laid the groundwork for the 21st century. The educational system in Romania is appreciated worldwide, seeing as some of the biggest corporations in the world constantly seek students who study there. From Medicine and Social Studies, to some of the best Engineering and Technology degrees, Romanian universities offer a wide range of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Considering the low living costs and the affordable tuition fees, as well as the rich nightlife and great events and concerts, Romania is one of the greatest destinations for international students.To study in English at one of the universities in Romania, 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.

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Romania

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Romania?

    The IELTS test in Romania costs RON 982. 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 Romania?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Romania?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Romania?

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

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