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Santiago
480 km

British Council - CD Instituto Chileno Británico Las Condes (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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English UC - Campus Oriente

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British Council / Instituto Chileno Británico Santiago

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British Council Chile - Berlitz Providencia

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British Council / Instituto Chileno Britanico de Cultura (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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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
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English UC

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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
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Antofagasta
1568 km

Universidad Catolica de Antofagasta

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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
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Other test centres in or nearby Chile

  • International Examination Centre Chile
    • There is one British Council test centre in Chiles capital Santiago. The average IELTS score of test takers with Spanish as native language is 6.2. According to our database, there are 4 universities in Chile that accept the IELTS test. To study in English at one of the universities in Chile, 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 Chile

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Chile?

    The IELTS test in Chile costs CLP 196500. 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 Chile?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Chile?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Chile?

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