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We have free Top Tips for IELTS presentations scheduled for British Council registered candidates interested in preparing for and taking the IELTS Exam. This free 90-minute session will give you the answers you need to get started, including:
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why take IELTS? |
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what's in the test? |
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is my English good enough? |
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how can I get the score I need? |
We are also happy to answer any other IELTS-related questions you may have.
Upcoming Sessions
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Thursday 26 November
Wednesday 20 January
Wednesday 10 February
Wednesday 10 March
Wednesday 24 March
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To be confirmed
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British Council hall, Colombo |
British Council Kandy |
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from 1700 to 1830 |
from 1530 to 1630 |
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A limited number of passes are available on a first-come first-served basis from our Examination Services counter from Tuesday to Saturday between 0900 and 1800. You can also register online and reserve your place. * This service is available for the candidates registered with the British Council only. |
A limited number of passes are available on a first-come first-served basis from our Examination Services counter from Tuesday to Saturday between 0900 and 1800. You can also register online and reserve your place. * This service is available for the candidates registered with the British Council only. |
Our one-day workshops will give you a broad overview of the exam so you can manage your IELTS preparation. You will look at sample questions from each of the four IELTS papers - speaking, reading, writing and listening - and pick up a number of practical hints and tips.
Workshops are held usually once a month on a Sunday in Colombo.
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Sunday 13 December
Thursday 21 January
Sunday 14 February
Sunday 7 March
Sunday 28 March
Sunday 9 May
Sunday 6 June
Sunday 25 July
Sunday 8 August
Sunday 5 September
Saturday 16 October
Saturday 6 November
Saturday 27 November
Saturday 11 December |
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Teaching Centre
British Council
Colombo |
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from 0900 to 1600 |
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Rs. 5,200/- |
The Express Course offers 25 hours of intense preparation for either the General Training or Academic module of the IELTS exams. You will find out about IELTS and receive advice on how to maximise performance. READ MORE 
Our 50-hour Preparation Course offers you the best way of improving your score. You will develop your English skills and knowledge while acquiring effective exam techniques.
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In addition, there are these exclusive offers for British Council IELTS registered candidates:
Feedback on speaking/writing tests, provided by real IELTS examiners
We can arrange for a mock speaking or written test. You will not receive a Band score as this is not allowed under IELTS regulations. However, the examining team will comment on your performance and let you know what areas need improvement. For more guidance write to: IELTSmarkingSL@britishcouncil.org
Practice materials
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IELTS practice book with listening CD |
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Rs 1,000 |
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IELTS CD-ROM (interactive exercises, Speaking video) |
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Rs 800 |
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Mock speaking / writing tests |
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Rs 1,300 |
English Learning Zone
If you register for an IELTS test at the British Council, you will be able to use the IELTS preparation materials free of charge in the English Learning Zone of our library which is now open for IELTS candidates on the following days:
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Colombo |
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Tuesday to Sunday |
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Kandy |
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Tuesday to Saturday. |
In the English Learning Zone we provide a self-study guide, which will help you plan a program specific to your needs. READ MORE
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