Where can I take IELTS or PTE in Osaka?

Pearson's test centre finder listed Pearson Professional Centers-Osaka on 30 October 2026. It is run by Pearson and is one of only two PTE centres in Japan; the other is in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Pearson's finder does not say which tests each centre runs on which day. When you book, choose the test first and then your city; only centres with slots for that test appear.

Read on 29 and 30 October 2026 in the British Council's booking system, IDP's Osaka test-date page and Pearson's price finder with Japan selected. IDP/JSAF is JPY 2,200 cheaper than the Eiken-run British Council venue for the same IELTS test.

Refund, transfer and payment rules are in our IELTS fee in Japan and PTE fee in Japan guides.

IDP/JSAF also tests in Kyoto, and the British Council in Hiroshima and Nagoya. See our Tokyo guide and the Japan test centre list.

IELTS: book online with the British Council or IDP, choose Osaka and pick a session; the venue address comes in your confirmation. Bring the same identity document you entered when you booked.

PTE: create a myPTE account with details that exactly match your ID, choose the test, then Osaka or the nearest city with a centre, and pick a slot at least 24 hours ahead (Pearson's booking guide). Pearson's ID policy asks for a valid passport, and Japan is not on its list of country exceptions, so bring your passport. Anyone testing outside their country of citizenship must show a passport in any case. A residence card or My Number card will not do for PTE.

Results: IDP's session listings say 1 to 5 days for IELTS on computer, and 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.