Why people take their exams with us

Every year over one million people sit an English exam with the British Council. We’ve been running exams in Spain for over 70 years. We offer you the widest range of English examinations and tests in Spain – from the IELTS test and Cambridge ESOL to university exams and professional qualifications.

We understand how important your exam day is to you, so we’ll support you with a professional, reliable and straightforward service.

Exam support

When you book your exam, we keep in touch with you and are always happy to answer your questions and concerns. We welcome candidates who require special assistance: just let our staff know when you book your exam and they’ll make sure that the test goes smoothly for you.

Free online resources for IELTS and ESOL

You’ll find official British Council learning resources on our LearnEnglish website including:

• IELTS exam practice materials,
• grammar and vocabulary reference materials and online tests,
• audio and video-based learning. – everything from short stories to articles on UK culture and politics,
• Business English: get the language skills to progress in your career.

IELTS: the world’s most popular English test

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English test. It’s specially designed to assess how well you speak, understand, read and write English. It’s perfect for you if you’re planning to study or work in any English-speaking country, as many employers and universities will use your IELTS score as a measure of how good your English really is.

We are the only providers in Spain of the IELTS test, which we offer in over 30 cities. And once you’ve booked your test, we offer you a free online preparation course to make sure that your test result reflects your abilities.