Take IELTS in Myanmar with the British Council

Important Update: IELTS Payment System Changes from 20th November 2025

Starting from 20th November 2025, 11:00 PM MMT, the British Council will no longer accept bank transfers or POS payments for IELTS exams in Myanmar. From this date, payment must be made online in USD only. For more information, click here.

What is IELTS?

IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. If you’re looking to work, study or live abroad then taking an IELTS exam online or taking IELTS on Paper or IELTS on Computer can help you make that dream come true.

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Why take the IELTS exam?

What is IELTS? This International English Language Testing System results are proof of English language ability for further education, and job applications overseas.

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Which IELTS test should you take?

Should you take IELTS Academic vs IELTS General Training? Here’s how to pick the best British Council IELTS English language exam to suit your goals in life

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IELTS test dates, fees and locations in Myanmar

We offer tests in Yangon and Mandalay locations across Myanmar, at affordable prices. Select your test date and book IELTS today.

IELTS booking in Myanmar

We offer tests at affordable prices. Select your test date and book IELTS today.

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Understand what happens on your IELTS test day

How to do IELTS easily? How long is the IELTS test time? What materials for IELTS can you bring on test day? Here are answers to common questions about IELTS and what will happen on the day

Your IELTS test results – when and how to get your score | British Council

You can preview your IELTS results online 13 calendar days after the test on the online registration system. Find out when and where you can get your IELTS results.

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IELTS One Skill Retake - Now also available for IELTS for UKVI computer test

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

IELTS test taker portal

You can access all the information relating to your IELTS test in the Test Taker Portal

IELTS for Academic and General Training: transfer and cancellation policy

Make sure you are familiar with our IELTS cancellation and refund policy – if you are looking to cancel your IELTS test, find out more here.