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Kandy
37 km

British Council / Sinhaputhra Finance Building

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January 31, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 12, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 21, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Kandy - ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology)

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June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 06, 2025 Academic May 19, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
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British Council Kandy - Sinhaputhra Finance Building

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June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 Academic July 04, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
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British Council Kandy - ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology) (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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January 31, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 12, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 21, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British council

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April 12, 2025 Academic April 25, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
January 31, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
February 12, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Kurunegala
39 km

British Council Kandy - Nations Victory Campus (Kurunegala)

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May 29, 2025 Academic June 11, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
May 29, 2025 General Training June 11, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
May 15, 2025 Academic May 28, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
May 15, 2025 General Training May 28, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
April 03, 2025 Academic April 16, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
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British Council Kandy - Kurunegala Kandyan Reach Hotel

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May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
January 31, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Negombo
105 km

British Council Colombo - Negombo Nations Victory Campus

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May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 Academic May 16, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
May 03, 2025 General Training May 16, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
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British Council Colombo - Manchester International

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May 08, 2025 General Training May 21, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 08, 2025 Academic May 21, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
April 05, 2025 Academic April 18, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
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Batticaloa
110 km

British Council Colombo - Headway School of Languages (Pvt.) Ltd

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May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 LKR 75500 DETAILS
April 25, 2025 General Training May 08, 2025 LKR 66500 DETAILS
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British Council / Batticaloa

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January 31, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
February 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 12, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
February 21, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Other test centres in or nearby Sri Lanka

  • IDP Education Lanka/ British College of Applied Studies Institute (BCAS)
  • IDP Education Lanka – ACCHE
  • IDP Education Lanka (Private) Limited
  • IDP Education Lanka – Cambridge IELTS Academy
  • IDP Education Lanka (Private) Limited (UKVI test location)
  • IDP Education Lanka – G20 Language Academy
    • There is one British Council test centre in Sri Lankas capital Colombo. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Sri Lanka was 6.35. According to our database, there are 7 universities in Sri Lanka that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Sri Lanka is 5.To study in English at one of the universities in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Sri Lanka?

    The IELTS test in Sri Lanka costs LKR 31500. 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 Sri Lanka?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Sri Lanka?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Sri Lanka?

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

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