- Fee (British Council)
- COP 1,129,000
- Fee (IDP)
- USD 299
- IELTS for UKVI
- COP 1,215,000 / USD 319
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Colombia
| Test | IDP Colombia | British Council Colombia |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | USD 299 (COP 1,129,000 at Multilingua Bogotá) | COP 1,129,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | USD 319 (OZI International, Bogotá) | COP 1,215,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | Not stated | COP 863,000 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | COP 18,325.58 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | COP 29,342.96 |
| Boost | 30 days | COP 51,377.72 |
| Professional | 60 days | COP 84,429.86 |
| Professional | 90 days | COP 110,137.08 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
IDP has current IELTS on computer sessions in Bogotá (International House, Multilingua and OZI International), Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla, and lists results in one to five days. The British Council's date finder covers Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga and Neiva, and it runs IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills only at its Chicó site in Bogotá.
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 Colombia in 2026?+
COP 1,129,000 for IELTS on computer at the British Council; USD 299 at most IDP venues (COP 1,129,000 at Multilingua Bogotá). IELTS for UKVI is COP 1,215,000 at the British Council and USD 319 at IDP.
Where can I take IELTS in Colombia?+
Bogotá, Medellín, Cali and Barranquilla with both providers, plus Bucaramanga and Neiva with the British Council.
How long do IELTS results take in Colombia?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer, per IDP's session listings.
What IELTS score do I need for Canada from Colombia?+
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 30 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
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