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Belfast
18 km

British Council Belfast - Belfast- Cromac Place (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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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
February 07, 2026 UKVI Academic February 20, 2026 GBP 257 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 UKVI General Training February 20, 2026 GBP 257 DETAILS
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British Council - MTS Belfast (Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd)

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January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
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Dublin
136 km

British Council - DCU Dublin

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

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January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 Academic March 06, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
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British Council - Centre of English Studies - Dame Court

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January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
January 20, 2026 Academic February 02, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
January 20, 2026 General Training February 02, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
January 21, 2026 Academic February 03, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
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British Council - Centre of English Studies - Dame Court (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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  Test date Type Results by Test fee
February 10, 2026 UKVI Academic February 23, 2026 EUR 230 DETAILS
February 10, 2026 UKVI General Training February 23, 2026 EUR 230 DETAILS
March 10, 2026 UKVI General Training March 23, 2026 EUR 230 DETAILS
March 10, 2026 UKVI Academic March 23, 2026 EUR 230 DETAILS
April 07, 2026 UKVI General Training April 20, 2026 EUR 230 DETAILS
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British Council - MTS Dublin (Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd)

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January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
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Glasgow
191 km

British Council - Glasgow - Libertas House (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 17, 2026 UKVI General Training January 30, 2026 GBP 257 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 UKVI Academic January 30, 2026 GBP 257 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 UKVI General Training February 27, 2026 GBP 257 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 UKVI Academic February 27, 2026 GBP 257 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 UKVI Academic March 13, 2026 GBP 257 DETAILS
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British Council - MTS Glasgow (Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd)

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January 18, 2026 Academic January 31, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
January 18, 2026 General Training January 31, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
February 01, 2026 General Training February 14, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
February 01, 2026 Academic February 14, 2026 GBP 260 DETAILS
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Gaillimh
235 km

Mobile Testing Solutions Ltd Ireland - MTS at Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre 2

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January 17, 2026 General Training January 30, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 17, 2026 Academic January 30, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 General Training February 27, 2026 EUR 220 DETAILS
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British Council - Centre of English Studies Galway

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January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 General Training February 27, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 Academic February 27, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
February 26, 2026 General Training March 11, 2026 EUR 215 DETAILS
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Posted by Sophia Tobias on August 21, 2025
Great news! On 31 July 2025, the IELTS Partners,British Council, IDP Education, and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, signed a new three-year agreement with Australia’s Department of Home Affairs. This secures IELTS’s recognition for visa and migration use, reaffirming it as a trusted option for anyone aiming to live, study, or work in Australia.
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IELTS: A Global Benchmark in 2024

Posted by Chris van Baal on February 15, 2024
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) continues to be a global benchmark in language proficiency assessment, marking its 36th year in 2024. Recognized worldwide for its reliability and standardization, IELTS has been a cornerstone in international education and migration.
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Ace Your IELTS: Free Practice Tests on Admissiontestportal

Posted by Chris van Baal on July 14, 2023
Admissiontestportal has introduced a valuable resource for students preparing for the IELTS exam: free mock tests. These practice tests are designed to help candidates familiarize themselves with the format of the IELTS exam and understand what to expect on the actual test day.
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Short Guide on How to Prepare for IELTS at Home and Take the Test Online

Posted by Chris van Baal on October 20, 2022
The British Council IELTS is your best option if you need proof of English language proficiency when applying for a degree in an English-speaking country like the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand. You can opt for the IELTS Online Test, prepare with a training platform online, and even do the IELTS Practice Test Online.
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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Northern Ireland

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Northern Ireland?

The IELTS test in Northern Ireland costs 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 Northern Ireland?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Northern Ireland?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Northern Ireland?

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