Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
IELTS test centres in Matara
The British Council's booking system lists Matara. An IELTS Academic search on 30 October 2026 showed Apex Business Academy with sessions on 7, 14, 16, 21, 28 and 29 November, 5, 12, 14, 19 and 28 December 2026 and 2, 9, 11 and 16 January 2027 (the first 15 sessions), all at LKR 77,000.
IDP's list of Sri Lankan test cities does not include Matara or anywhere else on the south coast.
| Venue (as the provider names it) | Provider | Sessions listed on 29–30 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Business Academy | British Council | IELTS on computer: 7 Nov 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 (first 15 sessions) |
PTE test centres in Matara
Pearson's test centre list has no PTE centre in Matara or the Southern Province. The nearest are the two Knowledge Merchandising centres in Colombo.
| Pearson test centre | City in Pearson's list |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Merchandising (PVT) (LTD) | Colombo |
| Knowledge Merchandising Pvt. Ltd. - Third | Colombo |
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IELTS and PTE fees in Matara
IELTS prices are the ones shown next to each Matara session in the providers' booking systems on 29 and 30 October 2026. PTE prices are from Pearson's price finder with Sri Lanka selected; Pearson charges in US dollars, so the amount debited depends on your bank's exchange rate and charges.
| Test | Provider | Fee for Matara |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | British Council | LKR 77,000 |
| PTE Academic, PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Core | Pearson | USD 230 |
How to book, what ID to bring, and when results arrive
IELTS with the British Council: open its booking system, choose Sri Lanka, 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
Is there an IELTS centre in Matara?+
Yes. The British Council tests at Apex Business Academy, with sessions from 7 November 2026 in its 30 October listing.
How much is IELTS in Matara?+
LKR 77,000 for IELTS on computer.
Is there a PTE centre in Matara?+
No. The nearest PTE centres are in Colombo.
Does IDP run IELTS in Matara?+
No. IDP does not list Matara as a test city.
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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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