IELTS venues in Bahrain
IDP's venue comes from its Bahrain centre finder; the British Council location from its booking system and dates and locations page. Both were read on 13 October 2026. Addresses and phone numbers are left out on purpose.
| Provider | Venue | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| IDP | IDP Education Bahrain, Bu Quwah | Academic, General Training, UKVI on computer; One Skill Retake |
| British Council | Manama | Academic, General Training, UKVI and Life Skills on computer; One Skill Retake |
Dates, UKVI and One Skill Retake in Bahrain
IDP's Bahrain venue showed 2,136 upcoming sessions, including UKVI Academic and General Training at BHD 159. The British Council's dates page describes up to seven test dates per month in Manama, so IDP usually has more choice of dates.
The British Council offers IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills in Manama (UKVI page). Both providers offer One Skill Retake; the British Council charges BHD 100.
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How to choose in Bahrain
The price is the same at both, so choose by date and by the services you want. If you need IELTS for UKVI Life Skills, the British Council lists it; if you want the widest choice of dates, IDP's session list is longer. Both test on computer; IDP quotes results in 1 to 5 days and the British Council typically 1 to 2 days.
For refund rules and payment, see our IELTS fee in Bahrain guide; for the day itself, see IELTS test day rules. Take a free IELTS mock test before booking.
Frequently asked questions
How many IELTS test centres are there in Bahrain?+
Two on 13 October 2026: IDP Education Bahrain in Bu Quwah and the British Council in Manama.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Bahrain?+
At both IDP's Bu Quwah venue and the British Council in Manama, for BHD 159.
Is IELTS on paper available in Bahrain?+
The British Council says all its Bahrain tests are on computer from February 2026, and IDP's sessions were all on computer.
Which Bahrain centre has more test dates?+
IDP's Bu Quwah venue, which listed over 2,000 sessions. The British Council describes up to seven dates a month.
Is the IELTS fee the same at both Bahrain centres?+
Yes: BHD 149 for IELTS on computer and BHD 159 for IELTS for UKVI.
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