Exam fees and test centres by country

Where can I take IELTS in Chile?

IELTS runs in two Chilean cities. The British Council tests at three official centres in Santiago, one of which also runs IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills, and IDP tests in Santiago and Antofagasta, read on 14 October 2026. Every Academic and General Training session listed is on computer. Candidates elsewhere in Chile travel to one of these two cities.
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IELTS test cities in Chile by provider

Venues come from the ielts.org test centre finder for Chile, which listed five, the British Council's booking page and IDP's test centre finder. The British Council venues are all in Santiago's Providencia area. We leave out addresses because venues move.

CityIDPBritish Council
SantiagoYes (USD 299)Yes, 3 centres; one runs UKVI and Life Skills (CLP 261,500)
AntofagastaYes, International House (USD 299)Not listed

How to choose a centre

For a UK visa, book IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills with the British Council: ielts.org flags only its English UC Campus Oriente venue as UKVI-approved. IDP's Antofagasta venue is the only option in the north, with sessions listed into March 2027.

ielts.org flags One Skill Retake at the three British Council venues. Remember that the British Council's Santiago centres run separate bookings, so you cannot move a booking from one to another.

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Booking

Book with the provider running your centre, online. Fees and refund rules are in our IELTS exam fee in Chile guide. Take a free IELTS mock test before you pay.

Frequently asked questions

Which cities in Chile have IELTS test centres?+

Santiago and Antofagasta, read on 14 October 2026.

Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Chile?+

In Santiago with the British Council, at its English UC Campus Oriente venue.

Is there an IELTS centre in Antofagasta?+

Yes, IDP runs IELTS at International House in Antofagasta for USD 299.

Is paper-based IELTS available in Chile?+

No paper sessions were listed: every Academic and General Training session from both providers was on computer.

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