- Fee (British Council)
- MXN 5,260
- Fee (IDP)
- MXN 5,200 or USD 299
- IELTS for UKVI
- MXN 5,620
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Mexico
| Test | IDP Mexico | British Council Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | MXN 5,200 (Anglo Mexican Foundation) or USD 299 (International House) | MXN 5,260 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | Not stated | MXN 5,620 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | Not stated | MXN 4,680 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | MXN 102.94 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | MXN 164.82 |
| Boost | 30 days | MXN 288.59 |
| Professional | 60 days | MXN 474.24 |
| Professional | 90 days | MXN 618.64 |
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IDP has current IELTS on computer sessions in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Querétaro, Cancún, Tijuana, León, Aguascalientes, Cuernavaca, Oaxaca, Villahermosa, Hermosillo, Chihuahua, Culiacán and Veracruz, through International House and The Anglo Mexican Foundation, and lists results in one to five days. The British Council's date finder covers Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla and Querétaro, with IELTS for UKVI in Mexico City.
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 Mexico in 2026?+
MXN 5,260 for IELTS on computer at the British Council; at IDP, MXN 5,200 at The Anglo Mexican Foundation or USD 299 at International House. IELTS for UKVI is MXN 5,620 at the British Council.
Where can I take IELTS in Mexico?+
IDP lists 16 cities including Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, Querétaro, Cancún and Tijuana; the British Council tests in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla and Querétaro.
How long do IELTS results take in Mexico?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer, per IDP's session listings.
What IELTS score do I need for Canada from Mexico?+
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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