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Where can I take IELTS in Spain?

On 14 October 2026 ielts.org listed 24 IELTS venues in Spain: 20 British Council centres and partners in 17 cities, from A Coruña to the Canary Islands, and four IDP venues in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. All charge EUR 284 and all are on computer. IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills are offered only at the British Council in Madrid.
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British Council IELTS cities in Spain

The British Council's booking system listed these cities for IELTS Academic on 14 October 2026; many venues are universities, such as Carlos III in Madrid and the universities of Alicante, Córdoba, Oviedo and A Coruña. The ielts.org finder shows each venue. Addresses are left out on purpose.

RegionCities
MadridMadrid (several venues, including UKVI), Las Rozas
Catalonia and eastBarcelona, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza
NorthBilbao, San Sebastián, Burgos, Oviedo, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña
SouthSeville, Córdoba, Málaga
Canary IslandsLas Palmas de Gran Canaria, Tenerife (La Laguna)

IDP IELTS venues in Spain

IDP's Spanish date finder showed sessions at four venues on 14 October 2026, all at EUR 284 on computer.

CityVenueIELTS on computer
MadridCertify Education Madrid; International House MadridEUR 284
BarcelonaCertify Education and AssessmentEUR 284
ValenciaExams Factory (ADEIT)EUR 284

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IELTS for UKVI, Life Skills and IELTS Online

IELTS for UKVI (EUR 306) and Life Skills A1 or B1 (EUR 214) are offered only in Madrid (IELTS for UKVI in Spain). The British Council's Spanish page counts 29 test locations, and IELTS Academic Online at EUR 284 is an option if you live far from a centre and only need a university place (British Council Spain).

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Frequently asked questions

How many IELTS test centres are there in Spain?+

24 venues on ielts.org on 14 October 2026: 20 British Council and 4 IDP, in 17 cities.

Where can I take IELTS in Madrid?+

With the British Council at several Madrid venues, including Carlos III University, or with IDP at Certify Education or International House Madrid. All charge EUR 284.

Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Spain?+

Only with the British Council in Madrid, for EUR 306. Life Skills A1 or B1 costs EUR 214.

Is there an IELTS centre in the Canary Islands?+

Yes. The British Council tests in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and in La Laguna on Tenerife.

Is IELTS cheaper at IDP or the British Council in Spain?+

Neither. Both charged EUR 284 on 14 October 2026.

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