Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
IELTS test centres in Malé
The British Council's booking system lists Male as the only Maldivian test city. An IELTS Academic search on 30 October 2026 showed Villa College CB test venue, at Villa College's QI Campus, with sessions on 4, 17, 18 and 19 November, 15, 17, 29 and 31 December 2026 and 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21 and 26 January 2027 (the first 15 sessions), all at MVR 4,530.
IDP runs no Maldives site, so the British Council is the only IELTS provider in Malé.
| Venue (as the provider names it) | Provider | Sessions listed on 29–30 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Villa College CB test venue | British Council | IELTS on computer: 4 Nov 2026 to 26 Jan 2027 (first 15 sessions) |
PTE test centres in Malé
Pearson's test centre list has no entry for the Maldives on 29 October 2026, and the country is not in its price finder. Taking PTE means travelling abroad, for example to Colombo, where Pearson lists two centres.
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IELTS and PTE fees in Malé
IELTS prices are the ones shown next to each Malé session in the providers' booking systems on 29 and 30 October 2026. Pearson's price finder does not list Maldives, so there is no local PTE price.
| Test | Provider | Fee for Malé |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | British Council | MVR 4,530 |
How to book, what ID to bring, and when results arrive
IELTS with the British Council: open its booking system, choose Maldives, the test and the city, and pick a session; the search shows the venue, date, time and price before you pay. Its finder says IELTS on computer results arrive in 1 to 5 days. IELTS with IDP: book from IDP's city page, where each session shows the venue, the Writing format, the fee and "Results in 1 to 5 days". Bring the same identity document you registered with.
PTE: book in myPTE (Pearson's booking guide). Pearson's ID policy asks for a valid passport in most countries, and the name and date of birth on your booking must match it exactly. Every attempt costs the full fee, so take a free IELTS mock test or a free PTE mock test first.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I take IELTS in Malé?+
At Villa College CB test venue, the British Council's only Maldivian venue.
How much is IELTS in the Maldives?+
MVR 4,530 for IELTS on computer, the price on every Malé session on 30 October 2026.
Is there a PTE centre in the Maldives?+
No. Pearson's test centre list does not include the Maldives.
How often is IELTS held in Malé?+
The British Council listed four dates in November and four in December 2026, then two a week in January 2027.
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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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