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Aberystwyth
57 km

British Council / Aberystwyth University

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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
Cardiff
68 km

International House Trust Assessment - IHTA Cardiff

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August 30, 2025 Academic September 12, 2025 GBP 245 DETAILS
August 30, 2025 General Training September 12, 2025 GBP 245 DETAILS
August 31, 2025 General Training September 13, 2025 GBP 245 DETAILS
August 31, 2025 Academic September 13, 2025 GBP 245 DETAILS
September 13, 2025 General Training September 26, 2025 GBP 245 DETAILS

British Council / Cardiff University

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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

British Council Cardiff / Cardiff and Vale College (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 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

British Council (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
Bristol
91 km

International House Trust Assessment - Pitman Training Bristol

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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

British Council / International House Bristol

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August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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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

British Council - IH Bristol QA

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August 22, 2025 General Training Global test date: please enquire
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August 29, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
September 05, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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British Council - IH Bristol Oakfield Road

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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
Bath
108 km

British Council / University of Bath

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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

International House Trust Assessment - IHTA Bath College

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August 23, 2025 Academic September 05, 2025 GBP 250 DETAILS
August 23, 2025 General Training September 05, 2025 GBP 250 DETAILS
September 27, 2025 Academic October 10, 2025 GBP 250 DETAILS
September 27, 2025 General Training October 10, 2025 GBP 250 DETAILS
October 18, 2025 Academic October 31, 2025 GBP 250 DETAILS

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    Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Wales

    How much does the IELTS exam cost in Wales?

    The IELTS test in Wales costs GBP 195. 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 Wales?

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

    Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Wales?

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

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

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

    When will IELTS exams start in Wales?

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