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Riyadh
230 km

British Council Central Province - Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University

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June 09, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 09, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
June 14, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Central Province - KSU - Common First Year Male

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June 09, 2023 General Training June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 09, 2023 Academic June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 14, 2023 Academic June 27, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 General Training July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 Academic July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Central Province - KSU - Common First Year Female

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June 09, 2023 Academic June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 09, 2023 General Training June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 14, 2023 Academic June 27, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 Academic July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 General Training July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Central Province - Females Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality

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June 08, 2023 General Training June 21, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 08, 2023 Academic June 21, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 09, 2023 General Training June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 09, 2023 Academic June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 15, 2023 Academic June 28, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Riyadh

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June 09, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 09, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
June 14, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Central Province - Al Faisal International Academy

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June 09, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 09, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
June 14, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Riyadh (UKVI test location)

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June 09, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 09, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
June 14, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Central Province - Aviation Australia Riyadh College of Excellence(M)

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June 09, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 09, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
June 14, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Buraydah
251 km

British Council Central Province - Saudi Railway Polytechnic Male

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June 09, 2023 Academic June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 09, 2023 General Training June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 General Training July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 Academic July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
July 14, 2023 Academic July 27, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Buraydah

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June 09, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 09, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
June 14, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Central Province - Saudi Railway Polytechnic Female

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June 09, 2023 Academic June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 09, 2023 General Training June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 General Training July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 23, 2023 Academic July 06, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
July 14, 2023 Academic July 27, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Central Province - Saudi Institute for Training

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June 08, 2023 General Training June 21, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 08, 2023 Academic June 21, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 22, 2023 General Training July 05, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 22, 2023 Academic July 05, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
July 13, 2023 General Training July 26, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Central Province - Saudi Institute for Trainings

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June 08, 2023 General Training June 21, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 08, 2023 Academic June 21, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 22, 2023 General Training July 05, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 22, 2023 Academic July 05, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
July 13, 2023 General Training July 26, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
Ha'il
473 km

British Council Prince Sultan Social Centre Hail

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June 09, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 09, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire
June 14, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 Academic Global test date: please enquire
June 23, 2023 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Central Province - Prince Sultan Social Center

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June 09, 2023 General Training June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 09, 2023 Academic June 22, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
July 21, 2023 General Training August 03, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
July 21, 2023 Academic August 03, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
August 25, 2023 General Training September 07, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Central Province - Gulf Colleges- Hafar Al Batin- Female

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June 30, 2023 Academic July 13, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 30, 2023 General Training July 13, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
August 04, 2023 General Training August 17, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
August 04, 2023 Academic August 17, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
September 01, 2023 General Training September 14, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

British Council Central Province - Gulf Colleges - Hafar Al Batin

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June 30, 2023 Academic July 13, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
June 30, 2023 General Training July 13, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
August 04, 2023 General Training August 17, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
August 04, 2023 Academic August 17, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS
September 01, 2023 General Training September 14, 2023 SAR 1340 DETAILS

Other test centres in or nearby Saudi Arabia

  • University of Wollongong - Ras Al Khaimah
  • There is one British Council test centre in Saudi Arabias capital Riyadh. The average IELTS score of test takers with Arabic as native language is 5.7. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Saudi Arabia was 5.26. According to our database, there are 28 universities in Saudi Arabia that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Saudi Arabia is 6.

    To study in English at one of the universities in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Saudi Arabia?

    The IELTS test in Saudi Arabia costs SAR 1300. 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 Saudi Arabia?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Saudi Arabia?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Saudi Arabia?

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

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