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Bandar Seri Begawan
48 km

British Council / CFBT Brunei (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
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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British Council - CfBT Brunei

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August 22, 2025 Academic September 04, 2025 BND 360 DETAILS
August 22, 2025 General Training September 04, 2025 BND 360 DETAILS
September 11, 2025 Academic September 24, 2025 BND 360 DETAILS
September 11, 2025 General Training September 24, 2025 BND 360 DETAILS
September 13, 2025 Academic September 26, 2025 BND 360 DETAILS
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British Council - CfBT Brunei (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
September 12, 2025 UKVI Academic September 25, 2025 BND 385 DETAILS
September 12, 2025 UKVI General Training September 25, 2025 BND 385 DETAILS
October 08, 2025 UKVI Academic October 21, 2025 BND 385 DETAILS
October 08, 2025 UKVI General Training October 21, 2025 BND 385 DETAILS
November 14, 2025 UKVI Academic November 27, 2025 BND 385 DETAILS
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CfBT Education Services Sdn Bhd - Jerudong International School

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
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 Brunei

  • British Council / CFBT Brunei
  • IDP Education / Kota Kinabalu (UKVI test location)
  • IDP Education / Kota Kinabalu
  • IDP Education / Methodist Pillay Institute Kuching
  • IDP Education / Sunway College Kuching
  • IDP Education / RIAM Kuching

    • About Brunei

    There is one British Council test centre in Bruneis capital Bandar Seri Begawan. According to our database, there is one university in Brunei that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Brunei is 6.To study in English at one of the universities in Brunei, 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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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Brunei

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Brunei?

    The IELTS test in Brunei 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 Brunei?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Brunei?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Brunei?

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