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Ready to take your test? IELTS has over 4000 test locations in 140 countries across the globe. In some countries you can also take your test online. Use the tool below to find the test options nearest you. You can filter by country and by the type of test you need.

UKVI Approved tests are IELTS tests and IELTS life Skills tests approved by the UK Visas and Immigration for visa applications to the UK.

With IELTS One Skill Retake, you now have the option to retake any one section of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) if you need to improve on one area (instead of retaking all four sections). IELTS One Skill Retake is widely available in many countries. For specific availability, please check with your test centre.


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IELTS Academic

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IELTS General Training

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IELTS Online

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