IELTSIndonesia

IELTS in Indonesia — biaya in rupiah, 32 IDP centres, LPDP and the scores your route needs

IDP Indonesia charges Rp3,600,000 for IELTS, Rp4,060,000 for IELTS for UKVI and Rp3,021,000 for Life Skills, across 32 test centres from Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya to Bali, Malang, Yogyakarta, Medan and Makassar. For most Indonesian applicants the target is set by LPDP: IELTS 6.5 for a master's abroad, 7.0 for a doctorate.

Fee (IDP)
Rp3,600,000
IELTS for UKVI
Rp4,060,000
Test centres
32
LPDP master's
6.5

IELTS fees in Indonesia

TestFee at IDP Indonesia
IELTS Academic or General Training (computer or paper)Rp3,600,000
IELTS for UKVIRp4,060,000
IELTS Life SkillsRp3,021,000
IDP runs frequent discount codes for computer tests at its own branches; check its promotions page before paying. The British Council delivers IELTS in Indonesia through the Yayasan Dewan Inggris Indonesia, which sets its own fees. IELTS is withdrawing paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, market by market; where a paper option is still listed, confirm it at booking.

Where to take IELTS in Indonesia

IDP lists 32 test centres, including Kuningan, Kelapa Gading, Kebon Jeruk and Pondok Indah in Jakarta, plus Bandung, Bali, Malang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar. Most branches also run One Skill Retake.

LPDP and the band each destination needs

RouteIELTSPTE equivalent
LPDP scholarship, master's abroadIELTS 6.5PTE Academic 58
LPDP scholarship, doctorate abroadIELTS 7.0PTE Academic 65
LPDP accepts certificates issued within two years before the application year. Its figures come from IDP's summary of the LPDP guide; confirm against the current LPDP booklet for your intake.
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.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with LPDP, the visa authority and the institution you are applying to before you set a target.

Check your target, then practise

Official sources

Reviewed 25 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

BandLadder pricing in IDR for Indonesia

One-time access, no automatic renewal. Free practice needs no card. Prices are shown in your currency at checkout as well.

PlanAccessPrice
Sprint Pass7 daysIDR 102,496.10
Quick Pass15 daysIDR 164,117.00
Boost30 daysIDR 287,358.80
Professional60 daysIDR 472,221.50
Professional90 daysIDR 616,003.60
See everything each plan includes

Frequently asked questions

Berapa biaya tes IELTS di Indonesia 2026?

Rp3,600,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training at IDP Indonesia, Rp4,060,000 for IELTS for UKVI and Rp3,021,000 for Life Skills.

What IELTS score does LPDP require?

6.5 overall for a master's abroad and 7.0 for a doctorate abroad, or PTE Academic 58 and 65. The certificate must be issued within two years before the application year.

How many IELTS test centres are there in Indonesia?

IDP lists 32, across Jakarta, Bandung, Bali, Malang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar and other cities.

Does LPDP accept PTE Academic?

Yes. PTE Academic 58 for a master's abroad and 65 for a doctorate abroad, per IDP's summary of the LPDP guide.

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