Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
IELTS test centres in Beijing
British Council China lists three of its own Beijing computer test venues: one in the Liangmahe Building on the East Third Ring Road (Chaoyang), one near Guomao in Tuanjiehu (Chaoyang), and one at Chongwenmen (Dongcheng). All three also run IELTS One Skill Retake. The ielts.org finder adds IDP IELTS China Beijing Haidian, on Zhongguancun Street, at CNY 1,890 for IELTS on computer Academic.
Mainland British Council sessions are booked on the NEEA site, ielts.neea.cn, which did not load for us on 29 and 30 October 2026, so we could not count dates. British Council China says its computer test runs on several days a week with morning and afternoon sessions, that you can book up to three days before the test, and that results can arrive the next day. IDP China (idpielts.cn) shows its dates only after you log in.
| Venue | Provider | Tests listed |
|---|---|---|
| British Council Beijing computer test venue (Liangmahe, Chaoyang) | British Council China | IELTS on computer, One Skill Retake |
| British Council Beijing Guomao computer test venue (Tuanjiehu, Chaoyang) | British Council China | IELTS on computer, One Skill Retake |
| British Council Beijing Chongwenmen computer test venue (Dongcheng) | British Council China | IELTS on computer, One Skill Retake |
| IDP IELTS China Beijing Haidian | IDP China | IELTS on computer Academic, One Skill Retake |
PTE test centres in Beijing
Pearson's centre finder showed one PTE centre in Beijing on 29 and 30 October 2026: Pearson Professional Centers-Beijing, in the Beijing New Century Hotel office building, with 8.00, 10.30 and 13.00 starts. The next nearest is Easthome in Tianjin. Pearson says it has 35 PTE centres across China.
Pearson's finder shows only centres with open appointments for the test you pick, so check PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core separately before you book.
| Pearson test centre | Type |
|---|---|
| Pearson Professional Centers-Beijing | Pearson Professional Center (run by Pearson) |
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IELTS and PTE fees in Beijing
Read on 29 and 30 October 2026 on the providers' own pages and on Pearson's price finder with China selected. British Council China says its 2026 fees are the same in every mainland city, with up to five paper result copies sent free and CNY 120 for each extra one. Its own centres and the NEEA venues on ielts.org show CNY 1,990; ielts.org lists IDP China venues at CNY 1,890 and shows only IELTS on computer Academic for them. Pearson prices PTE in yuan.
Refund, transfer and payment rules are in our IELTS fee in China and PTE fee in China guides.
| Test | Provider | Fee in Beijing |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training | British Council (via NEEA) | CNY 1,990 |
| IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) | British Council (via NEEA) | CNY 1,990 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | British Council (via NEEA) | CNY 1,250 |
| IELTS One Skill Retake | British Council | CNY 1,400 |
| Transfer or cancellation | British Council | CNY 380 |
| IELTS on computer Academic | IDP China | CNY 1,890 |
| PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core | Pearson | CNY 2,252 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | Pearson | CNY 1,918 |
Other centres near Beijing
Tianjin, about half an hour away by high-speed train, has two NEEA university venues and a PTE centre (Easthome). Shijiazhuang also has IELTS and PTE. See our Tianjin guide, and the China test centre list for every city.
How to book, what ID to bring, and when results arrive
IELTS: For British Council IELTS, register and pay on ielts.neea.cn, the only official payment channel according to British Council China, by Alipay, Bank of China or China Merchants Bank online payment; you can change or cancel before the registration deadline for CNY 380. For IDP China, book through idpielts.cn. The venue address comes in your confirmation. British Council China says computer results can come as soon as one day after the test; you check them on your NEEA account.
PTE: create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your ID, choose the test, then Beijing, a centre and a slot (Pearson's booking guide). Pearson's ID policy asks for a valid passport with details in Roman characters. Mainland China is not on its exceptions list, so a resident identity card will not do; Hong Kong and Macau permanent residents testing on the mainland may show their Mainland Travel Permit, and Taiwan residents their Tai Bao Zheng. Pearson sends PTE scores typically within 48 hours (PTE scoring).
Before you pay, take a free IELTS mock test or a free PTE mock test to check you are ready.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I take IELTS in Beijing?+
At three British Council computer venues (Liangmahe, Guomao and Chongwenmen), booked through ielts.neea.cn, or at IDP IELTS China Beijing Haidian.
What is the IELTS fee in Beijing?+
CNY 1,990 with the British Council, the same in every mainland city in 2026. ielts.org lists IDP China's Haidian centre at CNY 1,890 for IELTS on computer Academic.
Is there a PTE centre in Beijing?+
Yes, Pearson Professional Centers-Beijing, run by Pearson itself. PTE Academic costs CNY 2,252.
Can I take IELTS One Skill Retake in Beijing?+
Yes. British Council China lists all three of its Beijing computer venues for One Skill Retake, at CNY 1,400, within 60 days of a full British Council computer test.
Can I use my resident identity card for PTE?+
No. Pearson asks for a valid passport, and mainland China is not on its list of exceptions.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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