🇬🇷 IELTS in Greece

IELTS for Greece — the €250 fee, test cities and the scores to aim for

IELTS on computer costs €250 in Greece, at the British Council and IDP's EPiQ Assessment alike. IELTS for UKVI is €272 at British Council Athens. Seven centres cover Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina and Heraklion, all with One Skill Retake. UK visas need IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill.
  • IELTS fee: €250
  • IELTS for UKVI: €272
  • Centres: 7
  • UK visa (B2): 5.5 each
IELTS fee
€250
IELTS for UKVI
€272
Centres
7
UK visa (B2)
5.5 each

IELTS fee in Greece

TestBritish Council centresIDP (EPiQ Assessment)
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)€250€250
IELTS for UKVI on computer€272 (British Council Athens)Not listed
IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1€205 (British Council Athens)Not listed

ielts.org lists seven IELTS centres in Greece, all on computer with One Skill Retake: the British Council in Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina and Heraklion (Crete), and IDP's EPiQ Assessment in Athens and Thessaloniki. IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills are offered at British Council Athens.

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 Greece in 2026?+

€250 for IELTS on computer at every centre ielts.org lists, checked 11 October 2026. IELTS for UKVI is €272 and Life Skills €205 at British Council Athens.

Where can I take IELTS in Greece?+

Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, Ioannina and Heraklion.

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 UK universities ask for?+

It varies by course. The University of Bristol's Profile E, for example, is IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each skill.

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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