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Lancaster
10 km

British Council / Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd (University of Cumbria)

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December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Maghull
68 km

British Council - International House Hull

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Liverpool
80 km

British Council / University of Liverpool

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British Council - IoC University of Liverpool SCTH

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December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 GBP 200 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 GBP 200 DETAILS
December 11, 2024 General Training December 24, 2024 GBP 200 DETAILS
December 11, 2024 Academic December 24, 2024 GBP 200 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire

British Council - IoP University of Liverpool

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International House Trust Assessment - IHTA Liverpool

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Manchester
83 km

International House Trust Assessment - NCG Manchester

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December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 GBP 215 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 GBP 215 DETAILS
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British Council / University Language Centre, Manchester

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December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Manchester - Connell Sixth Form College (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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December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
December 14, 2024 General Training Global test date: please enquire

British Council Manchester - Kaplan International (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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December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council Manchester / Connell 6th Form College (UKVI test location)

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December 14, 2024 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd - MTS at British Study Centres Manchester

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December 21, 2024 Academic January 03, 2025 GBP 220 DETAILS
December 21, 2024 General Training January 03, 2025 GBP 220 DETAILS
December 20, 2024 General Training January 02, 2025 GBP 220 DETAILS
December 20, 2024 Academic January 02, 2025 GBP 220 DETAILS
December 19, 2024 General Training January 01, 2025 GBP 220 DETAILS

British Council - IELTS The University of Manchester

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December 18, 2024 Academic December 31, 2024 GBP 210 DETAILS
December 18, 2024 General Training December 31, 2024 GBP 210 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 Academic December 27, 2024 GBP 210 DETAILS
December 14, 2024 General Training December 27, 2024 GBP 210 DETAILS
December 11, 2024 General Training December 24, 2024 GBP 210 DETAILS

British Council - IELTS University of Manchester

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Other test centres in or nearby United Kingdom

  • Melbourne Polytechnic / Preston
  • Macquarie University / Darlington
  • There is one British Council test centre in United Kingdoms capital London. The average IELTS score of test takers with English as native language is 7. According to our database, there are 735 universities in United Kingdom that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in United Kingdom is 5.9.The UK has a long-storied tradition in excellent higher education. Since around a quarter of British universities are among the most reputed and highest ranking in the world, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland manage to attract nearly half a million international students each year. By coming to the UK, you’ll not only achieve world-class education, you’ll also get to know more about the unique British culture and perfect your English language and skills. One of the most cosmopolitan places on earth, you’ll meet all kinds of people and have an enriching study experience! The moment you will step into a UK university campus, you will feel you have entered a fairy tale. The UK campuses are mesmerizing and the student facilities are outstanding. All the modern and unique features of British universities enable you to engage in ground-breaking research and experience top quality teaching and learning. And these are only some of the reasons why you should study in the UK. Within many study degrees, you will have the option to take up a work placement. This will give you the chance to acquire valuable practical knowledge, as well as the on-the-job training in your area of study. Universities in the United Kingdom are renowned for high graduate employability, international orientation (international students and staff ratio), and student satisfaction.There are over 30,000 English-taught programmes in the UK, for both undergraduate and graduate level. IELTS is the most commonly accepted English exam to prove your English knowledge. It may also be required to obtain a visa for the UK.To study in English at one of the universities in the United Kingdom, 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 United Kingdom

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in United Kingdom?

    The IELTS test in United Kingdom costs between GBP 175 and GBP 195. 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 United Kingdom?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from United Kingdom?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in United Kingdom?

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

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