Exams - British Council

Take a UK exam

Last year over 15,000 Sri Lankans sat for their UK exams with us. Whatever your academic or professional area, there is a UK qualification to suit your needs. With the British Council you can be sure that the certificate you receive will be recognised around the world by universities and employers.

IELTS English language exam

IELTS is designed to assess the English language ability of people who are planning to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.

English exams for Adults & teenagers

English tests from the University of Cambridge and City & Guilds that help you develop your English, get the job you want, or gain admission to the course you want by proving your level of English.

English exams for children

These prestigious University of Cambridge tests are an enjoyable way of developing and assessing the English of children between the ages of 7 and 12. Taken by over 310,000 children in over 55 countries.

business english exams

If you can show that you have good language skills you will have a great advantage in the jobs market. Think about University of Cambridge Business English Certificates (BEC).

school exams

UK O- and A-Levels which are offered by two boards: Edexcel International (London Examinations), and Cambridge International Examinations. School-leaving qualifications that will open doors in Sri Lanka and around the world.

professional and academic exams

We administer a wide range of exams on behalf of many academic and professional bodies, including London University, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), British Computer Society (BCS), City & Guilds.

exams for teachers

Improve your career prospects with a valuable teaching qualification from the UK. Follow the course and take the exam in Sri Lanka.

SMS information services

For exam session and results dates, fees, seminar dates and more just send us an SMS. Text the relevant code to 0727 521 521 and receive the info immediately.

SMS INFORMATION SERVICE

For exam session and results dates, fees, seminar dates and more just send us an SMS. Text the relevant code to 0727 521 521 any time, any day, and receive the info immediately on your phone. Find out more >>.

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  Enquiries - 0900 to 1800

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Do you have a suggestion or complaint?

Examinations Services staff is trained to provide the best possible service to the public and to ensure that examinations are administered to the highest standards. However, if you are dissatisfied with the service provided please write to the Country Examinations Manager at the following address:

Kishore Roy
Country Examinations Manager
British Council
49, Alfred House Gardens
Colombo 03
E-mail: info.lk@britishcouncil.org

			Please give full written details of the problem, stating your name, candidate number, address and contact telephone number.
			Complaints/suggestions will normally be answered within five working days.

Thank you. We welcome your suggestions or complaints so we can improve our service to you.