IELTS test cities in Thailand by provider
City lists come from IDP's Thailand test centre finder and the British Council's dates, fees and locations page. Many IDP venues are partner language schools. We do not list addresses because venues move; check the exact venue in the provider's finder, or the ielts.org test centre finder, before you book.
| Region | IDP | British Council |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 8 venues (Silom, Asoke, Siam, Phayathai, Rajdamri, MBK, Thonburi) | 8 branches (Siam Square, Silom Edge, Samyan Mitrtown, MBK Center, Emsphere, Ladprao, Pinklao, Bangkapi) |
| Central and East | Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani (Rangsit), Chonburi (Pattaya) | Nonthaburi |
| North | Chiang Mai (3 venues), Chiang Rai | Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai |
| Northeast | Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Udon Thani, Ubon Ratchathani | Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Ubon Ratchathani |
| South | Phuket, Hat Yai, Chumphon | Phuket |
How to choose a centre
Fees are the same everywhere (THB 8,860), so choose on date, distance and test type. Bangkok has the most sessions at both providers; IDP says its Bangkok venues sit near BTS and MRT stations (IDP Bangkok). If you live in the far south, IDP's Hat Yai and Chumphon venues are the only options outside Phuket. Every IDP venue we saw was marked One Skill Retake available.
For IELTS for UKVI, the British Council tests in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Phuket (British Council UKVI), and some of its centres run UKVI Life Skills by video call at the test centre. IDP's Bangkok listings showed UKVI sessions at its Silom office. Check the booking system for the current UKVI venues before you plan travel.
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ID and booking
IDP and the British Council both require a Thai national ID card or, for foreign nationals, a passport, and it must be the same document you booked with. IDP asks anyone without either document to contact the centre at least two weeks before registering. Fees, payment methods and refund rules are in our IELTS exam fee in Thailand guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which cities in Thailand have IELTS test centres?+
Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani and Phuket have both providers. IDP adds Pathum Thani, Pattaya (Chonburi), Udon Thani, Hat Yai and Chumphon.
How many IELTS test centres does IDP have in Thailand?+
22 test centres in 13 cities, according to IDP's finder on 10 October 2026, eight of them in Bangkok.
Where can I take IELTS for UKVI in Thailand?+
The British Council offers it in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen and Phuket. IDP lists UKVI sessions in Bangkok; check its finder for other cities.
Is there an IELTS centre in Hat Yai?+
Yes. IDP runs IELTS on computer at a partner school in Hat Yai.
Is paper-based IELTS available anywhere in Thailand?+
No. Both providers moved all IELTS tests to computer from 22 March 2026.
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