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Beau Bassin-Rose Hill
4835 km

British Council Mauritius

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January 19, 2026 General Training February 01, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
January 19, 2026 Academic February 01, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
January 29, 2026 Academic February 11, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
January 29, 2026 General Training February 11, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
February 05, 2026 Academic February 18, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
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British Council Mauritius-

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April 09, 2026 General Training April 22, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
April 09, 2026 Academic April 22, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
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Port Louis
4841 km

British Council Mauritius - Apollo Blake

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January 24, 2026 General Training February 06, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
January 24, 2026 Academic February 06, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
February 14, 2026 Academic February 27, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
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British Council Mauritius - UOM Enterprise - UCLan

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British Council Mauritius - Athena Business School

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January 21, 2026 Academic February 03, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
January 21, 2026 General Training February 03, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
February 19, 2026 General Training March 04, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
February 19, 2026 Academic March 04, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
March 18, 2026 Academic March 31, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
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British Council Mauritius - LEXCORP Training Institute (LCTI)

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April 21, 2026 General Training May 04, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
April 21, 2026 Academic May 04, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
June 30, 2026 General Training July 13, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
June 30, 2026 Academic July 13, 2026 MUR 10300 DETAILS
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British Council Mauritius - LEXCORP Training Institute (LCTI) (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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February 02, 2026 UKVI General Training February 15, 2026 MUR 11400 DETAILS
February 02, 2026 UKVI Academic February 15, 2026 MUR 11400 DETAILS
February 27, 2026 UKVI Academic March 12, 2026 MUR 11400 DETAILS
February 27, 2026 UKVI General Training March 12, 2026 MUR 11400 DETAILS
March 23, 2026 UKVI General Training April 05, 2026 MUR 11400 DETAILS
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Durban
5347 km

British Council South Africa - CloudCom

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January 31, 2026 General Training February 13, 2026 ZAR 6120 DETAILS
January 31, 2026 Academic February 13, 2026 ZAR 6120 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 Academic February 20, 2026 ZAR 6120 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 General Training February 20, 2026 ZAR 6120 DETAILS
February 28, 2026 Academic March 13, 2026 ZAR 6120 DETAILS
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British Council South Africa - CloudCom (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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February 07, 2026 UKVI General Training February 20, 2026 ZAR 6570 DETAILS
February 07, 2026 UKVI Academic February 20, 2026 ZAR 6570 DETAILS
March 07, 2026 UKVI Academic March 20, 2026 ZAR 6570 DETAILS
March 07, 2026 UKVI General Training March 20, 2026 ZAR 6570 DETAILS
March 28, 2026 UKVI General Training April 10, 2026 ZAR 6570 DETAILS
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Antananarivo
5433 km

British Council Madagascar - English Teaching Program

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February 18, 2026 Academic March 03, 2026 EUR 328 DETAILS
February 18, 2026 General Training March 03, 2026 EUR 328 DETAILS
April 22, 2026 Academic May 05, 2026 EUR 328 DETAILS
April 22, 2026 General Training May 05, 2026 EUR 328 DETAILS
April 23, 2026 General Training May 06, 2026 EUR 328 DETAILS
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British Council Madagascar - English Teaching Program (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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February 21, 2026 UKVI General Training March 06, 2026 EUR 350 DETAILS
February 21, 2026 UKVI Academic March 06, 2026 EUR 350 DETAILS
April 25, 2026 UKVI General Training May 08, 2026 EUR 350 DETAILS
April 25, 2026 UKVI Academic May 08, 2026 EUR 350 DETAILS
June 19, 2026 UKVI General Training July 02, 2026 EUR 350 DETAILS
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IELTS Remains Australia’s Trusted English Test; What It Means for You

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 South Carolina

How much does the IELTS exam cost in South Carolina?

The IELTS test in South Carolina 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 South Carolina?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from South Carolina?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in South Carolina?

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