IELTS venues in Bulgaria
Every venue on the ielts.org finder; fees are those the British Council booking system and IDP's sessions showed. Addresses are left out on purpose.
| City | Venue | Provider | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia | British Council Sofia | British Council | EUR 271; UKVI EUR 293; Life Skills EUR 210 |
| Sofia | American University Elieff Centre | British Council | EUR 271 |
| Sofia | The First English School | IDP (European Examinations Centre) | EUR 235 |
| Plovdiv | Medical University of Plovdiv | British Council | EUR 271 |
| Varna | University of Economics Varna | British Council | EUR 271 |
| Burgas | Acad. Nikola Obreshkov school of mathematics and natural sciences | British Council | EUR 271 |
Dates and formats
The British Council's booking system showed weekly computer sessions in Sofia into December 2026, morning (9.00 to 12.00) and afternoon, with the Speaking slot chosen by you (British Council Bulgaria). IDP's Sofia list had 8 sessions from 14 November 2026 to 13 March 2027. The British Council also offers IELTS Online, IELTS Academic at home.
Fees and refund rules are in IELTS fee in Bulgaria. Take a free IELTS mock test before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I take IELTS in Bulgaria?+
Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas with the British Council, and Sofia with IDP, on 14 October 2026.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Bulgaria?+
Only at the British Council in Sofia, for EUR 293.
Is there an IDP IELTS centre in Bulgaria?+
Yes, European Examinations Centre at The First English School in Sofia, at EUR 235.
Is IELTS on paper available in Bulgaria?+
No. All Bulgarian venues listed offer IELTS on computer.
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