- Fee (BC and IDP)
- HK$2,900
- IELTS for UKVI
- HK$3,100
- Paper test
- Ended July 2026
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Hong Kong
| Test | British Council Hong Kong | IDP Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | HK$2,900 | HK$2,900 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | HK$3,100 | Not stated |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 or B1) | HK$1,630 | Not stated |
| IELTS Online (Academic) | HK$2,900 | Not stated |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test venues and format
British Council computer venues include its Admiralty centre (3 Supreme Court Road), INTO University Partnerships in Wing On Kowloon Centre on Nathan Road, and the Infocan Training Center in Kwun Tong. IDP runs two centres, in Lai Chi Kok and Kwun Tong, both offering One Skill Retake. Both providers quote results in one to five days for IELTS on computer.
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 Hong Kong in 2026?+
HK$2,900 for IELTS on computer at both the British Council and IDP. IELTS for UKVI is HK$3,100 and Life Skills HK$1,630 at the British Council.
Is paper-based IELTS still available in Hong Kong?+
No. The British Council says it and IDP stopped offering IELTS on paper in Hong Kong from July 2026; in-centre tests are now on computer.
How long do IELTS results take in Hong Kong?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer, per the British Council and IDP Hong Kong.
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Hong Kong?+
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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