Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
IELTS test centres in Shanghai
The ielts.org finder lists six NEEA venues in Shanghai, all offering IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI at CNY 1,990: Shanghai Polytechnic University (Pudong and Jing'an campuses), Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, Shanghai University (Baoshan), Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (Jinian Road Campus) and TIANHUA College (Jiading). It also lists IDP IELTS China Shanghai Xuhui and Shanghai Yangpu at CNY 1,890.
British Council China adds its own computer centre in Changning (Hongqiao) and two One Skill Retake venues in Jing'an and Putuo. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Polytechnic University (Pudong) | NEEA / British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI |
| Shanghai Polytechnic University, Jing'an Campus | NEEA / British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI |
| Shanghai University of Political Science and Law | NEEA / British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI |
| Shanghai University | NEEA / British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI |
| Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, Jinian Road Campus | NEEA / British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI |
| TIANHUA College (Shanghai) | NEEA / British Council | IELTS on computer, IELTS for UKVI |
| British Council Shanghai computer test venue (Changning) | British Council China | IELTS on computer, One Skill Retake |
| British Council Shanghai Jing'an One Skill Retake venue | British Council China | One Skill Retake venue |
| British Council Shanghai Putuo One Skill Retake venue | British Council China | One Skill Retake venue |
| IDP IELTS China Shanghai Xuhui | IDP China | IELTS on computer Academic, One Skill Retake |
| IDP IELTS China Shanghai Yangpu | IDP China | IELTS on computer Academic, One Skill Retake |
PTE test centres in Shanghai
Pearson's centre finder showed two PTE centres in Shanghai on 29 and 30 October 2026, both run by Pearson: Pearson Professional Centers-Shanghai North (Huangpu) and Shanghai South (Xuhui), each with 8.00, 10.30 and 13.00 starts. The nearest others are in Suzhou, Wuxi and Ningbo.
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-Shanghai North, China | Pearson Professional Center (run by Pearson) |
| Pearson Professional Centers-Shanghai South, China | Pearson Professional Center (run by Pearson) |
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IELTS and PTE fees in Shanghai
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 Shanghai |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Shanghai
Suzhou, a short train ride west, has two NEEA university venues, two IDP China centres and a PTE centre. Hangzhou has IDP China and two PTE centres. See our Suzhou and Hangzhou guides.
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 Shanghai, 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).
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Frequently asked questions
How many IELTS centres are there in Shanghai?+
The ielts.org finder listed six NEEA university venues and two IDP China centres on 29 October 2026, and British Council China lists its own computer centre in Changning plus two One Skill Retake venues.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Shanghai?+
At the six NEEA university venues on ielts.org, including Shanghai University and Shanghai Polytechnic University, at CNY 1,990.
Is there a PTE centre in Shanghai?+
Yes, two run by Pearson: Shanghai North in Huangpu and Shanghai South in Xuhui. PTE Academic costs CNY 2,252.
What is the IELTS fee in Shanghai?+
CNY 1,990 with the British Council (booked on ielts.neea.cn); ielts.org lists IDP China at CNY 1,890.
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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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