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Dartmouth
88 km

BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Dartmouth

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Halifax
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British Council test location / Saint Mary's University

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British Council - Oxford International Halifax

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BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Nova Scotia - Halifax

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BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Saint Mary's University

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British Council Canada - Halifax - International Language Institute Ltd

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Charlottetown
112 km

British Council - Holland College

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British Council test location / Saint Mary's University (University of Prince Edward Island)

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British Council - Holland College - Montgomery Hall

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Moncton
179 km

BITTS Atlantic Testing Services - Moncton

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Other test centres in or nearby Nova Scotia

  • Canada College Halifax
  • IDP Education / Halifax / East Coast School of Languages (UKVI test location)
  • East Coast Language College/ Halifax
  • Canada College Charlottetown
  • East Coast Language College / Charlottetown PEI
  • Canada College Moncton
  • East Coast Language College / Moncton

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Nova Scotia

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Nova Scotia?

    The IELTS test in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Nova Scotia?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Nova Scotia?

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