IELTS centres in Portugal by city
The table lists every Portuguese venue on the ielts.org finder. The British Council's TUMO venues in Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra and its partners in Madeira and the Algarve all appear in its booking system. Addresses are left out on purpose.
| City | Venue | Provider | IELTS on computer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon | TUMO Lisbon | British Council | EUR 291; UKVI EUR 313; Life Skills EUR 208 |
| Lisbon | English Exam Centre | IDP | EUR 291 |
| Estoril | English Exam Centre Estoril | IDP | EUR 291 |
| Porto | TUMO Porto | British Council | EUR 291 |
| Porto (Vila Nova de Gaia) | Knightsbridge Exam and Training Centre | IDP | EUR 291 |
| Coimbra | TUMO Coimbra | British Council | EUR 291 |
| Funchal (Madeira) | Academia de Línguas da Madeira | British Council | EUR 291 |
| Portimão (Algarve) | CLCC | British Council | EUR 291 |
| Loulé, Almancil (Algarve) | Nobel Algarve | British Council | EUR 291 |
IELTS for UKVI, Life Skills and IELTS Online
IELTS for UKVI (EUR 313) and Life Skills A1 or B1 (EUR 208) are offered only in Lisbon (IELTS for UKVI in Portugal). Book UKVI only for a UK visa that asks for it (UKVI vs Academic). If you are in the Azores or far from a centre and only need a university place, IELTS Academic Online costs EUR 291.
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Frequently asked questions
How many IELTS test centres are there in Portugal?+
Nine venues on ielts.org on 14 October 2026: six British Council and three IDP.
Where can I take IELTS in Lisbon?+
At TUMO Lisbon (British Council) or English Exam Centre (IDP), both EUR 291. IDP also runs a venue in Estoril.
Where can I take IELTS in Porto?+
At TUMO Porto (British Council) or Knightsbridge in Vila Nova de Gaia (IDP), both EUR 291.
Is there an IELTS centre in Madeira or the Algarve?+
Yes. The British Council tests in Funchal, Portimão and Loulé (Almancil).
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Portugal?+
Only at the British Council's Lisbon venue, for EUR 313.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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