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Havana
385 km

British Council / International School of Havana(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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August 06, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 06, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 15, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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International School of Havana

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

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August 06, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 06, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 15, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council / International School of Havana

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 06, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 06, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 15, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
August 22, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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About Cuba

There is one British Council test centre in Cubas capital Havana. The average IELTS score of test takers with Spanish as native language is 6.2. Currently we do not have any universities in Cuba in our database, that accept the IELTS test. To study in English at one of the universities in Cuba, 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 Cuba

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Cuba?

The IELTS test in Cuba 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 Cuba?

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

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Cuba?

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

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

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

When will IELTS exams start in Cuba?

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