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Where can I take IELTS in Greece?

On 14 October 2026 ielts.org listed seven IELTS venues in Greece: five British Council venues in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina and Heraklion, and two IDP venues run by EPIQ Assessment in Athens and Thessaloniki. All charge EUR 250 and all are on computer. IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills are offered only at the British Council in Athens.
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IELTS centres in Greece by city

The table lists every Greek venue on the ielts.org finder. Addresses are left out on purpose; your booking confirmation gives the current one.

CityVenueProviderIELTS on computer
AthensBritish Council AthensBritish CouncilEUR 250; UKVI EUR 272; Life Skills EUR 205
AthensEPIQ AssessmentIDPEUR 250
ThessalonikiBritish Council ThessalonikiBritish CouncilEUR 250
ThessalonikiEPIQ AssessmentIDPEUR 250
PatrasCity Unity CollegeBritish CouncilEUR 250
IoanninaEurognosiBritish CouncilEUR 250
Heraklion (Crete)IESOELBritish CouncilEUR 250

Test dates, UKVI and IELTS Online

IDP's Greek finder showed at least 25 Academic sessions each in Athens and Thessaloniki between 19 October and 25 November 2026. IELTS for UKVI (EUR 272) and Life Skills A1 or B1 (EUR 205) are offered only in Athens (IELTS for UKVI in Greece).

If you live on an island without a centre and only need a university place, IELTS Academic Online costs EUR 250 (IELTS Online). Fees and refunds are in IELTS fee in Greece; take a free IELTS mock test first.

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Frequently asked questions

How many IELTS test centres are there in Greece?+

Seven venues on ielts.org on 14 October 2026: five British Council and two IDP (EPIQ Assessment).

Where can I take IELTS in Thessaloniki?+

At the British Council Thessaloniki or IDP's EPIQ Assessment venue, both EUR 250.

Is there an IELTS centre in Crete?+

Yes. The British Council tests at IESOEL in Heraklion.

Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Greece?+

Only at the British Council in Athens, for EUR 272.

Is IELTS on paper available in Greece?+

No. Every Greek venue listed on 14 October 2026 offered IELTS on computer.

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