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Over 2 million people took exams with the British Council last year. We offer a wide range of exams, from English tests to school and business qualifications, in more than 140 countries worldwide. We connect people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the academic and business world.

Exams Customer Service Hotline

In order for us to best serve you, we have a dedicated Exams Customer Service Hotline. For exams-related enquiries, our opening hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday	10.00 − 18.30
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays	Closed

Tel: 2913 5100

E-mail: examinations@britishcouncil.org.hk

We ask for your patience as it may take a longer amount of time to reach our customer services team via the phone. Please do not contact us in multiple channels. You may also find answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding IELTS exam via Facebook messenger at IELTS British Council Hong Kong.

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Work, learn and live in other countries by taking the IELTS test with the British Council. IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test. Book your test today.

Cambridge English

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Educational and professional exams

We organise exams for a range of UK and overseas professional bodies, educational institutions and schools in Hong Kong.

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If you need a reliable language assessment tool for your organisation, Aptis is the right test for you.

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Why take an exam with the British Council?

Find out why you should take an exam with the British Council in Hong Kong.

Information for schools and institutions

Our relationship with schools and foreign language centres is of the greatest importance to us. Find out how you can partner with us for the promotion and delivery of UK exams in Hong Kong.