IELTS test cities in Colombia by provider
City lists come from the British Council's dates, prices and locations page, IDP's test centre finder and the ielts.org test centre finder for Colombia, which listed 27 venues on 13 October 2026. IDP's Chía, Cúcuta and Pasto pages showed no dates. We leave out addresses because venues move.
| City | IDP partners | British Council |
|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | Yes: International House, Multilingua, OZI (UKVI and Life Skills) | Yes, several venues, including UKVI and Life Skills |
| Medellín | Yes: International House | Yes |
| Cali | Yes: OZI, International House | Yes |
| Barranquilla | Yes: International House | Yes |
| Neiva | Yes | Yes |
| Bucaramanga | Not listed | Yes |
| Ibagué | Yes: Multilingua | Not listed |
How to choose a centre
For a UK visa, book IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills in Bogotá: the British Council says it runs them only at its Chicó site, and ielts.org marks OZI International's Bogotá venues as UKVI approved. Elsewhere you sit standard IELTS Academic or General Training, which is fine for universities and for Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
ielts.org also lists a British Council Bogotá session type marked IELTS on computer with Writing on paper, so check the format on the booking screen. Prices differ by venue: COP 1,129,000 with the British Council and Multilingua, USD 299 at International House and OZI.
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Booking
Book with the provider running your centre, online. All parts of the test must be booked at the same site; the British Council moves mixed-site bookings to one with space. Fees and refund rules are in our IELTS exam fee in Colombia guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Colombia have IELTS test centres?+
Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Neiva and Ibagué, between the British Council and IDP's partners.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Colombia?+
Only in Bogotá, with the British Council at Chicó or at OZI International.
Is there an IELTS test centre in Bucaramanga?+
Yes, with the British Council at Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga.
Can I take IELTS in Ibagué?+
Yes, at a Multilingua venue listed on ielts.org.
Can I take IELTS at home in Colombia?+
The British Council offers IELTS Online for the Academic test, but it is not accepted for visas.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 13 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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