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Walnut
225 km

Mt. SAC: Walnut, CA

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April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Newark
317 km

IELTS USA: Newark, NJ

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IELTS USA: Newark, NJ (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 Online Registration System.

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May 10, 2025 UKVI Academic May 23, 2025 USD 305 DETAILS
May 10, 2025 UKVI General Training May 23, 2025 USD 305 DETAILS
May 31, 2025 UKVI Academic June 13, 2025 USD 305 DETAILS
May 31, 2025 UKVI General Training June 13, 2025 USD 305 DETAILS
April 11, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Newark
317 km
San Francisco
361 km

ELS: San Francisco, CA

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Cities in California providing IELTS tests

Frequently asked questions about IELTS in California

How much does the IELTS exam cost in California?

The IELTS test in California costs USD 300. 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 California?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from California?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in California?

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

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