- Fee (NEEA)
- RMB 1,990
- IELTS for UKVI
- RMB 1,990
- Cities
- 43
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in China
| Test | Fee (NEEA, from 1 Jan 2026) |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic or General Training) | RMB 1,990 |
| IELTS for UKVI | RMB 1,990 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills | RMB 1,250 |
| Transfer or cancellation fee | RMB 380 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | CNY 43.21 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | CNY 69.19 |
| Boost | 30 days | CNY 121.15 |
| Professional | 60 days | CNY 199.09 |
| Professional | 90 days | CNY 259.71 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
NEEA lists IELTS on computer centres in 43 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, Chengdu, Chongqing and Xi'an. NEEA says results are usually viewable one to five days after the test, from 22:00 on the day after the test at the earliest; Life Skills results appear on the fourth working day.
The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE 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.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in China in 2026?+
RMB 1,990 for IELTS and for IELTS for UKVI, for tests from 1 January 2026, per NEEA. Life Skills is RMB 1,250 and a transfer or cancellation costs RMB 380.
Where can I take IELTS in China?+
NEEA lists computer-delivered IELTS centres in 43 cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Chengdu. Book at ielts.neea.cn.
How long do IELTS results take in China?+
Usually one to five days after the test, per NEEA; the earliest is 22:00 on the day after the test.
What IELTS score do Chinese students need for a UK visa?+
B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Universities set their own bands, usually 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Official sources
Reviewed 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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