- Fee (British Council)
- GHS 3,720
- IELTS for UKVI
- GHS 4,000
- Cities
- 5
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Ghana
| Test | Fee at British Council Ghana |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | GHS 3,720 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | GHS 4,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | GHS 2,960 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
British Council Ghana offers IELTS in Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Tamale and Takoradi, with up to two test dates per month. It says computer results typically arrive within two days, and within one to five days at most; IELTS Online takes six to eight days and Life Skills nine.
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 Ghana in 2026?+
GHS 3,720 for IELTS on computer at the British Council, GHS 4,000 for IELTS for UKVI and GHS 2,960 for Life Skills A1.
Where can I take IELTS in Ghana?+
The British Council tests in five cities: Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Tamale and Takoradi.
How long do IELTS results take in Ghana?+
Typically within two days for IELTS on computer, and one to five days at most, per British Council Ghana.
What IELTS score do Ghanaian 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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