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IELTS in Ashgabat

Next round of IELTS exam will take place in Ashgabat on 1 February 2014

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The University of Cambridge International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an examination recognised by universities, employers and governments around the world as an objective and accurate measurement of communicative ability in English.

If you are hoping to study in an English speaking country or simply want to know the current level of your English language skills then the IELTS examination may be for you!

On February 1, 2014 there will be an opportunity to take both Academic and General Training modules of the IELTS test in Ashgabat. Candidates who wish to sit either of these exam modules should register online http://ielts.britishcouncil.org and submit other supporting documents to the British Embassy by 20 December 2013 at the latest.

The cost of the test will be approximately $242, but subject to change due to variations in the exchange rate between £ GPB and $ US Dollars. All interested candidates must pay the examination fee via bank transfer and candidates are also responsible for covering bank charges related to bank transfer. For more detailed information regarding bank transfer payment and examination registration procedures, please contact the British Embassy.

Published 30 October 2013