Is IELTS available in Costa Rica?
Only online. The ielts.org finder for Costa Rica returned a single result, IELTS Online, and the British Council's IELTS Online page lists Costa Rica as eligible. For the same reason this site has no IELTS test centres guide for Costa Rica.
IELTS Online is the Academic test taken at home, with the Speaking test by video call. The British Council's IELTS Online page says it is for candidates aged 18 or over with a valid passport, that results arrive in six to eight calendar days, and that it is not accepted by immigration authorities. Its fee is not published on that page.
Nearest in-person options
Panama has no IELTS centre either. The nearest countries where we verified centre-based IELTS are Mexico and Colombia; see IELTS exam fee in Mexico and IELTS exam fee in Colombia. Check each provider's listing before you book travel.
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PTE is available in San José
Pearson has a PTE centre in San José, with PTE Academic at USD 250; see PTE exam fee in Costa Rica and compare targets with the PTE to IELTS converter. Take a free IELTS mock test whichever route you choose.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take IELTS in Costa Rica in 2026?+
Only IELTS Online. ielts.org listed no IELTS test centre in Costa Rica on 14 October 2026.
¿Cuánto cuesta el IELTS en Costa Rica?+
No hay centro IELTS en Costa Rica (14 de octubre de 2026); solo IELTS Online, cuyo precio no se publica en la página que leímos.
Is IELTS Online accepted for visas?+
No. The British Council says IELTS Online is not accepted by immigration authorities.
What English test can I take in person in Costa Rica?+
PTE, at Pearson's centre in San José, with PTE Academic at USD 250.
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