Take an exam | International English exams

Every year, millions of people take international exams with help from the British Council. Students and professionals gain qualifications that can open doors to leading academic institutions and improve their employment prospects around the world.

Take an exam with us and you will enjoy the benefits of our expertise:

Extensive experience in conducting high quality examinations.
Highly trained and experienced staff who meet British Council and exam standards.
Qualified examiners accredited by Cambridge English.
Carefully selected locations equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
Free, unlimited and exclusive access to IELTS Ready: Premium, our online self-preparation resource for IELTS test-takers.
Support for our English teachers and students through our TeachingEnglish and LearnEnglish websites.
In the event of any special needs, we seek to tailor our services so that all candidates have an equal opportunity to take any exam.

Take your IELTS exam in Mexico with the British Council

The IELTS test opens doors for you! Take your IELTS test in Mexico with the British Council and get the most prestigious international English language certification.

IELTS tests for UK Visas and Immigration

Take an IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) test if you are looking to work, study or live in the UK and need a visa.

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Aptis - English language test

Choose Aptis to assess people more effectively and enhance the international standards of English language in your organisation.

English Assessment for schools

Our innovative, age-appropriate tests are designed to cater to academic milestones, enabling students to perform at their best, whatever age they are.

Foundation English Test

The Foundation English Test has been designed by the British Council with a special focus on improving peoples’ employment prospects.

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What is the best English certification test for you?

The British Council has 85 years of experience in English language teaching and assessment, which has allowed us to identify key testing milestones along the learning journey and customis