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Newark
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San Francisco
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ELS: San Francisco, CA

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March 21, 2026 General Training April 03, 2026 USD 285 DETAILS
March 21, 2026 Academic April 03, 2026 USD 285 DETAILS
March 22, 2026 Academic April 04, 2026 USD 285 DETAILS
March 22, 2026 General Training April 04, 2026 USD 285 DETAILS
March 28, 2026 Academic April 10, 2026 USD 285 DETAILS
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San Diego
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INX Academy: San Diego, CA

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March 21, 2026 General Training April 03, 2026 USD 285 DETAILS
March 21, 2026 Academic April 03, 2026 USD 285 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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Posted by Chris van Baal on February 15, 2024
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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 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.