Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
IELTS test centres in Hong Kong
In the British Council's booking system Hong Kong had IELTS on computer on all 62 days from 31 October to 31 December 2026, across British Council Admiralty Hong Kong, British Council - Tsim Sha Tsui and Infocan (Kwun Tong), with up to three sessions a day including 17.30 evening starts at Admiralty and Tsim Sha Tsui. Admiralty also runs IELTS for UKVI (HKD 3,100) and Life Skills B1 (HKD 1,630).
The ielts.org finder lists three ATA Hong Kong venues, in Wan Chai, Lai Chi Kok and Kwun Tong, at HKD 2,900 with a Writing on Paper option. IDP's own Hong Kong page listed no sessions on 29 and 30 October 2026.
| Venue | Provider | Tests listed |
|---|---|---|
| British Council Admiralty Hong Kong | British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI, Life Skills B1, One Skill Retake |
| British Council - Tsim Sha Tsui | British Council | IELTS on computer, One Skill Retake |
| Infocan (Kwun Tong) | British Council | IELTS on computer, One Skill Retake |
| ATA Hong Kong - Wan Chai | ATA Hong Kong (IDP partner) | IELTS on computer, Writing on Paper |
| ATA Hong Kong - Lai Chi Kok | ATA Hong Kong (IDP partner) | IELTS on computer |
| ATA Hong Kong – Kwun Tong | ATA Hong Kong (IDP partner) | IELTS on computer |
PTE test centres in Hong Kong
Pearson's centre finder showed one PTE centre in Hong Kong on 29 and 30 October 2026: Pearson Professional Centers-Hong Kong, in the China Overseas Building on Hennessy Road, Wan Chai. The next nearest are two partner centres in Shenzhen and the Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center.
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-Hong Kong | Pearson Professional Center (run by Pearson) |
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IELTS and PTE fees in Hong Kong
Read on 29 and 30 October 2026 on the providers' own pages and on Pearson's price finder with Hong Kong selected. The British Council's booking system showed HKD 2,900 on every Hong Kong session we read; the UKVI, Life Skills and ATA prices are from the venues' ielts.org pages. Pearson prices PTE in Hong Kong in US dollars.
Refund, transfer and payment rules are in our IELTS fee in Hong Kong and PTE fee in Hong Kong guides.
| Test | Provider | Fee in Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | British Council | HKD 2,900 |
| IELTS on computer, including Writing on Paper | ATA Hong Kong (IDP partner) | HKD 2,900 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | British Council | HKD 3,100 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills B1 | British Council | HKD 1,630 |
| PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core | Pearson | USD 315 |
| PTE Home A1, A2 or B1 | Pearson | USD 265 |
Other centres near Hong Kong
Shenzhen, across the border, has three NEEA venues with IELTS for UKVI and two PTE centres; Macau has five British Council venues and a PTE centre. See our Shenzhen and Macau guides.
How to book, what ID to bring, and when results arrive
IELTS: Book British Council IELTS in its booking system and pick a venue and session. ATA Hong Kong's venues are listed on ielts.org with a link to IDP. The venue address comes in your confirmation. The British Council's booking system says 1 to 5 days for IELTS on computer.
PTE: create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your ID, choose the test, then Hong Kong, a centre and a slot (Pearson's booking guide). Pearson's ID policy asks for a valid passport, but its exceptions list lets Hong Kong citizens testing in Hong Kong use a Hong Kong identity card or a Document of Identity if they have no valid passport. Pearson sends PTE scores typically within 48 hours (PTE scoring).
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Frequently asked questions
How many IELTS centres are there in Hong Kong?+
Three British Council venues (Admiralty, Tsim Sha Tsui and Infocan in Kwun Tong) and three ATA Hong Kong venues (Wan Chai, Lai Chi Kok and Kwun Tong).
What is the IELTS fee in Hong Kong?+
HKD 2,900 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer. IELTS for UKVI costs HKD 3,100 at the British Council.
Is there a PTE centre in Hong Kong?+
Yes, Pearson Professional Centers-Hong Kong in Wan Chai, run by Pearson. PTE Academic costs USD 315.
Can I use my Hong Kong ID card for PTE?+
Only if you are a Hong Kong citizen testing in Hong Kong and have no valid passport; Pearson's exceptions list then accepts a Hong Kong identity card.
Can I take IELTS in the evening in Hong Kong?+
Yes. The British Council listed 17.30 sessions at Admiralty and Tsim Sha Tsui.
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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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