Take an IELTS test in or nearby British Columbia

Explore the most popular universities and programmes to study abroad in British Columbia.

Continue reading

Squamish
112 km

British Council - BITTS Squamish

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 CAD 339 DETAILS
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
Check availability
Kamloops
118 km

British Council / Eurocentres Kamloops

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Check availability

British Council - Oxford International - Thompson Rivers University

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 408.45 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 CAD 408.45 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 CAD 408.45 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 CAD 408.45 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 CAD 408.45 DETAILS
Check availability
Coquitlam
126 km

Coast English Testing - JM Education Coquitlam

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Check availability

British Council - Oxford International Coquitlam

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 341.25 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 CAD 341.25 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 CAD 341.25 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 CAD 341.25 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 CAD 341.25 DETAILS
Check availability
Abbotsford
134 km

BITTS West - Bitts Abbotsford

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Check availability

British Council / Eurocentres Abbotsford

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Check availability

British Council / Guru Learning Institute

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Check availability

Oxford International North America (West) - University of the Fraser Valley - Abbotsford

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 24, 2025 General Training June 06, 2025 CAD 351.75 DETAILS
May 24, 2025 Academic June 06, 2025 CAD 351.75 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 Academic June 20, 2025 CAD 351.75 DETAILS
June 07, 2025 General Training June 20, 2025 CAD 351.75 DETAILS
June 21, 2025 General Training July 04, 2025 CAD 351.75 DETAILS
Check availability

British Council - Abbotsford – Kaplan Learn 'N' Grow

Test dates are subject to availability. Please check real-time availability on the British Council Online Registration System.

More information

  Test date Type Results by Test fee
May 07, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 07, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
May 16, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
May 23, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
Check availability

Other test centres in or nearby British Columbia

  • Conestoga College/ Simon Fraser University
  • Conestoga College/ GEDU Burnaby
  • Global Village / Burnaby
  • Global Village / Vancouver (UKVI test location)
  • Conestoga College/ Ascenda School of Management
  • Global Village West Broadway
  • Conestoga College/ ILAC Vancouver
  • Global Village – Courtenay/Comox
  • Global Village / Vancouver
  • Conestoga College/ Langara College
  • Global Village / Vancouver Westside
  • Global Village / Yaletown
  • University of British Columbia / Vancouver
  • IDP Education / Vancouver, ILAC Vancouver
  • Global Village / Surrey

    • 10 most popular study destinations for students in British Columbia

    1. Canada

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in Canada
    Find Master's programmes in Canada
    Find PhD programmes in Canada

    2. United Kingdom

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in United Kingdom
    Find Master's programmes in United Kingdom
    Find PhD programmes in United Kingdom

    3. United States

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in United States
    Find Master's programmes in United States
    Find PhD programmes in United States

    4. Germany

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in Germany
    Find Master's programmes in Germany
    Find PhD programmes in Germany

    5. Netherlands

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in Netherlands
    Find Master's programmes in Netherlands
    Find PhD programmes in Netherlands

    6. Australia

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in Australia
    Find Master's programmes in Australia
    Find PhD programmes in Australia

    7. France

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in France
    Find Master's programmes in France
    Find PhD programmes in France

    8. Italy

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in Italy
    Find Master's programmes in Italy
    Find PhD programmes in Italy

    9. Switzerland

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in Switzerland
    Find Master's programmes in Switzerland
    Find PhD programmes in Switzerland

    10. Spain

    Find Bachelor’s programmes in Spain
    Find Master's programmes in Spain
    Find PhD programmes in Spain

    Student insurance for students stuying in British Columbia

    Aon To make sure students in British Columbia have access to the best insurance out there, Studyportals found a reliable partner in Aon. You can easily get advise and insight in costs based on your personal needs.

    Get free advise now

    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in British Columbia

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in British Columbia?

    The IELTS test in British Columbia costs CAD 389. 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 British Columbia?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from British Columbia?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in British Columbia?

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