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Cherkasy
103 km

British Council test location / Cherkassy

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Zaporizhia
304 km

British Council test location / Zaporizhzhya

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
July 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
July 18, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
July 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire

Other test centres in or nearby Ukraine

  • Students International / Kyiv
  • Students International / Odesa
  • Students International / Dnipro
  • There is no British Council test centre in Ukraine's capital Kyiv. Besides the capital, there are no other IELTS test centres across the country.

    IELTS data

    Several universities in Ukraine require IELTS as proof of English proficiency to enrol in an English-taught programme

    • Lowest IELTS score required: 6.5
    • Highest IELTS score required: 6.5
    • Average IELTS score required: 6.5
    • Number of universities accepting IELTS: 1
    • Number of studies accepting IELTS: 1

    Background of Ukraine

    Ukraine's higher education system has a centuries-old history, national traditions, and a high international standing. It offers developed training, scientific, and social infrastructure, providing equal opportunities to international students across various education levels and offering a wide range of proficiency and advanced courses.

    The Ukrainian higher education system is flexible and aligns with modern trends and standards recognized by UNESCO, the UN, and other international organizations. Cooperation with entities like the Council of Europe and UNESCO under the TEMPUS program stimulates the application of European educational standards. The country boasts over 1,000 occupational schools offering more than 800 professional specializations. Students can choose from 313 universities, academies, and institutes (220 state, 93 private), along with 658 educational institutions with first or second degree of accreditation (589 state, 69 private). Additionally, 500 institutions provide supplementary education and qualification improvement.

    English requirements in Ukraine

    To study in English at one of the universities in Ukraine 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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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Ukraine

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Ukraine?

    The IELTS test in Ukraine costs UAH 4750. 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 Ukraine?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Ukraine?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Ukraine?

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

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