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Take IELTS with the British Council in France

IELTS – the International English Language Testing System – is the world’s most popular English language test.

Book your IELTS test
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Test dates and locations in France

Find out more about IELTS test dates, fees and locations in France as you plan your IELTS journey with us.

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Prepare for your IELTS test

Get ready for your IELTS test with our free study materials and resources.

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Already booked IELTS? Manage your booking on the Test Taker Portal.

Start your IELTS journey with us

Whether you want to study, work or live in an English-speaking country, IELTS is accepted by over 12,500 organisations worldwide and by more than 300 organisations in France.

Developed by leading language assessment experts, the IELTS test evaluates your English skills in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking. It accurately reflects your ability to use English in an English-speaking environment for studying, working and living.

From choosing the right test for your needs to finding a test date and location near you, below you will find all the information you need to book your IELTS test in France.

To make the most of your test and get the score you need, access our wide range of free preparation materials.

If you can't find what you're looking for, you can get in touch with us.

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    Find out more about the benefits of taking IELTS with us

    Why take IELTS with the British Council France?

    Success starts with IELTS – it’s your end goal that matters. IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency for higher education and global migration.

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    Take the right test for your needs

    Which IELTS test should I take?

    Choose the right IELTS test based on where you want to go and what you want to do.

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    Get the score you need

    Prepare for your IELTS test

    Get ready for your IELTS test with our free study materials and resources.

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    Find out more what happens on your test day

    Understand what happens on your test day

    To help your IELTS test day go as smoothly as possible, we’ve put together some information and advice about what will happen on the day.

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    You will get your results quickly - find out how

    IELTS Results: Access your scores faster than ever

    Everything you need to know about your results, what your IELTS score means and much more.

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    Improve your IELTS score

    IELTS One Skill Retake

    IELTS One Skill Retake is a new feature designed to help you get your desired test score without retaking the full test.

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    Study or work abroad with IELTS

    Study or work abroad with IELTS

    IELTS is the most widely accepted English language test for study, work and migration.

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Special arrangements for your test

Our official IELTS test centres can help if you have visual, hearing, speaking or learning difficulties.

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What to do if you need to cancel your test

We are here to help you with that.

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Become an IELTS partner

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