- Fee (British Council)
- ETB 32,800
- IELTS for UKVI
- ETB 37,500
- Computer centre
- Addis Ababa
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Ethiopia
| Test | Fee at British Council Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic on computer | ETB 32,800 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer (Academic or General Training) | ETB 37,500 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 or B1) | ETB 21,200 |
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British Council Ethiopia says it runs IELTS at two official test centre locations, and names Addis Ababa as the centre for IELTS on computer. IELTS Online (Academic only) can be taken from home. Computer results are available one to five calendar days after the test; IELTS Online takes six to eight days.
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 Ethiopia in 2026?+
ETB 32,800 for IELTS Academic on computer at the British Council, ETB 37,500 for IELTS for UKVI and ETB 21,200 for Life Skills.
Where can I take IELTS in Ethiopia?+
In Addis Ababa, at the British Council's computer-delivered centre. IELTS Online (Academic) can also be taken from home.
How long do IELTS results take in Ethiopia?+
One to five calendar days for IELTS on computer and six to eight days for IELTS Online, per British Council Ethiopia.
What IELTS score do Ethiopian 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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