🇨🇱 IELTS in Chile

IELTS for Chile — the fee, test cities and the scores to aim for

IELTS on computer in Chile costs CLP 261,500 at the British Council's English UC centre, CLP 275,500 at its other two Santiago centres, and USD 299 at IDP. IELTS for UKVI is CLP 273,000 at English UC Campus Oriente, less than the standard test at some centres. Tests run in Santiago and Antofagasta.
  • Fee (British Council): CLP 261,500–275,500
  • Fee (IDP): USD 299
  • IELTS for UKVI: CLP 273,000
  • Test cities: Santiago, Antofagasta
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Fee (British Council)
CLP 261,500–275,500
Fee (IDP)
USD 299
IELTS for UKVI
CLP 273,000
Test cities
Santiago, Antofagasta

IELTS fee in Chile

TestBritish Council centresIDP (IELTS Chile)
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)CLP 261,500 (English UC) or CLP 275,500 (other centres)USD 299
IELTS for UKVI on computerCLP 273,000 (English UC, Santiago)Not listed in Chile
IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1CLP 186,000 (English UC)Not listed

ielts.org lists five IELTS centres in Chile: four in Santiago (the British Council at English UC Campus Oriente, Colegio Pedro de Valdivia and Berlitz Providencia; IDP's IELTS Chile in Providencia) and one in Antofagasta (International House). All test on computer; the British Council centres offer One Skill Retake, and English UC Campus Oriente is the only UKVI-approved centre. IELTS Academic can also be taken online.

ielts.org says prices may vary from time to time and may be subject to country or local tax; confirm the fee with the test centre when you book. Every centre listed here tests on computer.

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The band each destination needs

RouteIELTSPTE equivalent
United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level studyIELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2)PTE Academic UKVI 59 each
Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility)IELTS 6.0 eachPTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S)
Australia: Proficient English (+10 points)IELTS 7.0 eachPTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76
Canada: Express Entry CLB 7IELTS General 6.0 eachPTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68

Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study. The United States sets no IELTS or PTE score for the student visa: each university sets its own, and some do not accept PTE at all.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the visa authority and the institution you are applying to before you set a target.

What universities ask for

Institution / programmeIELTS AcademicPTE Academic
University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate6.5, no band below 6.065, no part below 60
UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering6.5, 6.0 in each64, 54 in each
UNSW Sydney (Australia), business7.0, 6.0 in each65, 54 in each
University of Bristol (UK), Profile E programmes6.5, 6.0 in each67, 64 in each
Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors6.053

Toronto does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake and wants every score from a single test date; it accepts IELTS Online. UNSW accepts One Skill Retake but not IELTS Online. Bristol accepts One Skill Retake and counts tests taken no more than two years before the course starts. Note how the PTE bar moves: Bristol asks 67 for the same profile that is IELTS 6.5.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the university and programme you are applying to before you set a target.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the IELTS fee in Chile in 2026?+

CLP 261,500 at the British Council's English UC Campus Oriente, CLP 275,500 at Colegio Pedro de Valdivia and Berlitz Providencia, and USD 299 at IDP's centres, per ielts.org on 11 October 2026.

Where can I take IELTS in Chile?+

In Santiago (four centres) and Antofagasta (one). IELTS for UKVI is offered only at English UC Campus Oriente in Santiago.

Which IELTS do I need for a UK visa?+

IELTS for UKVI (or PTE Academic UKVI) for visa applications that need a Secure English Language Test: B2 is IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Many universities accept ordinary IELTS Academic for admission, so check which one your offer names.

What IELTS score do I need for Canada from Chile?+

Express Entry takes only IELTS General Training; CLB 7 is 6.0 in each skill, and the result must be under two years old.

Official sources

Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

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