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I knew from one of my friends that IELTS is one of the best tests. I made a little research online upon the language tests and I decided to take IELTS.

As I had always been fond of the British examinations in English, I registered for the IELTS exam. I should admit it was a remarkable experience; despite the fact that the examinations were demanding and in consecutive order without any break in between, I do remember this examination for its impressive results, as I got a 7.5/9.

The universities I applied for had all language requirements, so I took IELTS. Considering the fact that I prepared for it at home and I started with a very basic level of writing I eventually passed the test.

I chose The Hague University because it has the program I like and accepts my IELTS score.

I took the IELTS test, because I found that it is the only one that is being asked in every country. I had planned to send more applications to other universities in different countries in case I wasn’t accepted.

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37 km

British Council Kandy - Sinhaputhra Finance Building

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
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British Council - Sinhaputhra Finance Building

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire

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British Council Kandy - ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology)

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	Test date	Type	Results by	Test fee
	November 29, 2023	Academic	December 12, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	November 29, 2023	General Training	December 12, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	November 30, 2023	Academic	December 13, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	November 30, 2023	General Training	December 13, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 01, 2023	General Training	December 14, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS

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British Council Kandy - Sinhaputhra Finance Building

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	December 02, 2023	General Training	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 02, 2023	Academic	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 07, 2023	Academic	December 20, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 09, 2023	Academic	December 22, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 16, 2023	Academic	December 29, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS

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British Council Kandy - ACBT (Australian College of Business and Technology)

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
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	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire

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39 km

British Council Kandy - Nations Victory Campus (Kurunegala)

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	December 02, 2023	General Training	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 02, 2023	Academic	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 07, 2023	General Training	December 20, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 07, 2023	Academic	December 20, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 16, 2023	Academic	December 29, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS

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British Council Kandy - Nations Victory Campus (Kurunegala)

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
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	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire

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105 km

British Council Colombo - Negombo Nations Victory Campus

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	December 02, 2023	General Training	December 15, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 02, 2023	Academic	December 15, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 05, 2023	Academic	December 18, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 05, 2023	General Training	December 18, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 07, 2023	Academic	December 20, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS

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British Council Colombo - Manchester International

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
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	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire

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British Council Colombo - Manchester International

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	December 02, 2023	General Training	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 02, 2023	Academic	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 07, 2023	Academic	December 20, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 09, 2023	Academic	December 22, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 16, 2023	Academic	December 29, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS

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British Council Colombo - Negombo Nations Victory Campus

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
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	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
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110 km

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

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	December 01, 2023	General Training	December 14, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 01, 2023	Academic	December 14, 2023	LKR 60000 DETAILS
	December 02, 2023	General Training	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 02, 2023	Academic	December 15, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS
	December 07, 2023	Academic	December 20, 2023	LKR 65000 DETAILS

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British Council - Batticaloa

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire

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

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	December 02, 2023	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
	December 02, 2023	General Training	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 500 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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IELTS Academic: Available Online from Early 2022

Posted by Chris van Baal on December 20, 2021

Excellent news for international students! IELTS Academic, one of the most popular English language tests and a common university admission requirement, will be available online from early 2022.

IELTS exams and COVID-19

Posted by Chris van Baal on November 08, 2021

Many countries have now opened up again for IELTS exams while taking the right precautions to keep staff and test-takers safe. The measures might vary per country as we complied a list with all countries and things you need to know.

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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