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British Council Central Province - Al Faisal International Academy
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Bilingual Learning School Only
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 10, 2026 | General Training | February 23, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| February 10, 2026 | Academic | February 23, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Bilingual Learning Schools Only
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 10, 2026 | General Training | February 23, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| February 10, 2026 | Academic | February 23, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council C13 - Computer Lab
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | Academic | January 31, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 19, 2026 | General Training | February 01, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council C13 - Computer Lab (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 | SAR 1744 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | UKVI Academic | January 30, 2026 | SAR 1744 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | UKVI Academic | January 31, 2026 | SAR 1744 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | UKVI General Training | January 31, 2026 | SAR 1744 DETAILS | |
| January 19, 2026 | UKVI General Training | February 01, 2026 | SAR 1744 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Females Higher Institute for Tourism and Hospitality - (Females Only)
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 |
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British Council Central Province - Holiday Inn Alqasr
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | Academic | February 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| February 14, 2026 | Academic | February 27, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Ibn Rushd Yarmuk
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 20, 2026 | Academic | February 02, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 20, 2026 | General Training | February 02, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 22, 2026 | General Training | February 04, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Injaz Language Training Institute
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 18, 2026 | General Training | January 31, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 22, 2026 | General Training | February 04, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 22, 2026 | Academic | February 04, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 25, 2026 | General Training | February 07, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Ksu
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 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | Academic | February 13, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Saudi Institute for Training - (Females Only)
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Saudi Institute for Training - (Females Only) (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 |
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British Council Central Province - Saudi Institute for Training - (Males Only)
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 17, 2026 | General Training | January 30, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | Academic | February 06, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 24, 2026 | General Training | February 06, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| January 31, 2026 | General Training | February 13, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Saudi Railway Polytechnic
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 21, 2026 | Academic | March 06, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| February 21, 2026 | General Training | March 06, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | Academic | April 03, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| March 21, 2026 | General Training | April 03, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | Academic | May 08, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Miqyas Al Mareefah
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 |
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British Council Central Province - Prince Sultan Social Center (Male)
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 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| February 07, 2026 | General Training | February 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | Academic | March 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | General Training | March 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| April 25, 2026 | Academic | May 08, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Gulf Colleges - Hafar Al Batin (Males Only)
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 07, 2026 | Academic | March 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | General Training | March 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
British Council Central Province - Gulf Colleges- Hafar Al Batin (Females Only)
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 07, 2026 | Academic | March 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS | |
| March 07, 2026 | General Training | March 20, 2026 | SAR 1636 DETAILS |
About Saudi Arabia
There are several British Council test centres in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh. Besides the capital, there are several other IELTS test centres across the country.
IELTS data
Several universities in Saudi Arabia require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme
- Lowest IELTS score required: 3.5
- Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
- Average IELTS score required: 6.1
- Number of universities accepting IELTS: 9
- Number of studies accepting IELTS: 192
Background of Saudi Arabia
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English requirements in Saudi Arabia
To study in English at one of the universities in Saudi Arabia 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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