IELTS venues in Kuwait by provider
IDP venues come from its Kuwait centre finder and session pages; British Council details from its dates and locations page and UKVI page. Its booking system groups all its venues under one Kuwait location, so it does not name the eight. Addresses and phone numbers are left out on purpose.
| Provider | Venue or area | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| IDP | IDP Education, Salmiya | Academic, General Training, UKVI; One Skill Retake |
| IDP | Prime Student Services, Sharq (Kuwait City) | Academic, General Training, UKVI; One Skill Retake |
| IDP | Strive Education, Sabah Al Salem | Academic, General Training, UKVI; One Skill Retake |
| IDP | Box Hill College, Abu Halifa | Academic, General Training, UKVI; One Skill Retake |
| British Council | 8 locations (not named on its site) | IELTS on computer, daily sessions |
| British Council | Salmiya and Mansouriya | IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills |
Where to take IELTS for UKVI in Kuwait
Kuwait has good UKVI coverage. All four IDP venues showed UKVI Academic and General Training sessions at KWD 106, and the British Council offers UKVI in Salmiya and Mansouriya. Life Skills A1 and B1 (KWD 62) are offered by the British Council; some of its UKVI centres deliver Life Skills by video call at the test centre.
Box Hill College in Abu Halifa and Strive Education in Sabah Al Salem are IDP's options away from the city centre; its Salmiya venue had the most sessions, with more than 2,000 listed.
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How to choose a centre in Kuwait
Price is not a factor: KWD 106 at every venue of both providers. Dates are rarely a problem either, with IDP's Kuwait list showing over 3,000 sessions. Choose the venue closest to you, and if you want One Skill Retake later, any IDP venue can run it.
For refund rules and payment, see our IELTS fee in Kuwait 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 Kuwait?+
IDP listed four venues on 13 October 2026, and the British Council says it tests across eight locations.
Where can I take IELTS in Salmiya?+
At IDP Education in Salmiya, and at the British Council, which also offers IELTS for UKVI there.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Kuwait?+
At all four IDP venues and at the British Council in Salmiya and Mansouriya, for KWD 106.
Is there an IELTS centre in Abu Halifa?+
Yes. IDP lists Box Hill College in Abu Halifa, with Academic, General Training and UKVI sessions at KWD 106.
Is the IELTS fee the same at every Kuwait centre?+
Yes: KWD 106 for IELTS on computer and for IELTS for UKVI at every IDP and British Council venue.
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