IELTS centres in France by city
The table lists every French venue on the ielts.org finder with the provider. Addresses are left out on purpose; your booking confirmation gives the current one.
| City | Venue | Provider | IELTS on computer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | British Council Paris | British Council | EUR 307; UKVI EUR 329; Life Skills EUR 214 |
| Paris | Les Ateliers FL Paris | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Paris | Touchstone Educationals | IDP | EUR 307 |
| Noisy-le-Grand (Paris east) | Centrex | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Lille | Lil'Langues (two venues) | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Rouen (Isneauville) | CEPPIC | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Strasbourg | CECI Formation | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Lyon | PrepMyEnglish | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Bordeaux | Newdeal Institut ESMA | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Toulouse (Blagnac) | International House Toulouse | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Marseille | Kangourou Provence | British Council | EUR 307 |
| Nice | Les Ateliers FL Nice | British Council | EUR 307 |
IELTS for UKVI, Life Skills and Nantes
IELTS for UKVI (EUR 329) and Life Skills A1 or B1 (EUR 214) are offered only in Paris (IELTS for UKVI in France). Book UKVI only for a UK visa that asks for it (UKVI vs Academic).
The British Council's French page names Nantes among its locations, but its booking system had no Nantes venue on 14 October 2026; students in western France should check the booking screen before planning. IDP's only French venue is in Paris, and its refund rules are stricter (IELTS fee in France). Take a free IELTS mock test first.
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Frequently asked questions
How many IELTS test centres are there in France?+
13 venues on ielts.org on 14 October 2026: 12 British Council centres and partners, and one IDP centre in Paris.
Where can I take IELTS in Paris?+
At the British Council Paris, Les Ateliers FL Paris, Centrex in Noisy-le-Grand, or IDP's Touchstone Educationals. All charge EUR 307.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in France?+
Only at the British Council in Paris, for EUR 329. Life Skills A1 or B1 costs EUR 214 there.
Is there an IELTS centre in Lyon, Toulouse or Bordeaux?+
Yes. The British Council tests in Lyon, in Blagnac near Toulouse and in Bordeaux, at EUR 307.
Is IELTS on paper available in France?+
No standard IELTS on paper was listed on 14 October 2026; every French session was on computer.
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