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British Council test location /Thimpu

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Test date	Type	Results by
August 22, 2025	General Training	Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
August 29, 2025	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025	Academic	Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025	General Training	Global test date: please enquire

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Other test centres in or nearby Bhutan

IDP Education / Thimphu

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IDP Education / Nepal Private Limited,Hotel Holiday Home

About Bhutan

There is one British Council test centre in Bhutans capital Thimphu. Currently we do not have any universities in Bhutan in our database, that accept the IELTS test. To study in English at one of the universities in Bhutan, 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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How much does the IELTS exam cost in Bhutan?

The IELTS test in Bhutan costs between USD 140 and USD 310. However, each test center can set its own fee. So, make sure to check on the offical test centers website to get the most up to date information.

How can I apply for IELTS in Bhutan?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Bhutan?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Bhutan?

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