🇮🇷 IELTS in Iran

IELTS in Iran — fee, IDP test centres and the scores your route needs

IELTS in Iran is delivered through eight IDP-listed test centres in Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan and Mashhad. IRSAFAM, one of them, lists the IELTS test at IRR 451,825,000. IDP's own Iran page publishes no fee, warns of limited testing spaces and showed no bookable Tehran sessions when checked, so confirm availability before you plan around a date.
  • Fee (IRSAFAM): IRR 451,825,000
  • IDP test centres: 8
  • IELTS for UKVI: IRSAFAM only
  • Results: Not stated
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Fee (IRSAFAM)
IRR 451,825,000
IDP test centres
8
IELTS for UKVI
IRSAFAM only
Results
Not stated

IELTS fees in Iran

TestIRSAFAM (IDP-listed centre)
IELTS (Academic or General Training)IRR 451,825,000
IELTS for UKVIIRR 451,825,000
IELTS Life SkillsIRR 418,965,000
IDP's Iran page does not publish a fee and points to each test centre's page; the prices above are from IRSAFAM's own site. Other centres may charge differently and rial prices change often, so confirm the fee at booking. IELTS is withdrawing paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, market by market; where a paper option is still listed, confirm it at booking.

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Test centres and availability

IDP lists eight test centres: IRSAFAM (Tehran Alvand, Tehran Shariati, Isfahan and Mashhad), IELTS Tehran (Qolhak, Tajrish and Shiraz) and ADD (Asr-e Din-o-Danesh) in Tehran. It also has date pages for Ahvaz, Karaj, Kerman, Rasht, Sari, Tabriz and Zanjan. When checked on 30 September 2026, IDP's finder showed no bookable Tehran sessions and a notice of limited testing spaces. IRSAFAM says it is the only centre in Iran running IELTS for UKVI. Results time is not stated on IDP's Iran pages.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the IELTS fee in Iran in 2026?+

IRSAFAM, an IDP-listed test centre, lists IELTS at IRR 451,825,000 and Life Skills at IRR 418,965,000. IDP's Iran page publishes no fee, so confirm with your centre.

Where can I take IELTS in Iran?+

IDP lists eight centres in Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan and Mashhad, run by IRSAFAM, IELTS Tehran and ADD.

How long do IELTS results take in Iran?+

IDP's Iran pages do not state it. Check with your test centre when you book.

What IELTS score do I need for Canada from Iran?+

Express Entry takes only IELTS General Training; CLB 7 is 6.0 in each skill, and the result must be under two years old.

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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