- Fee (IDP & British Council)
- SGD 454
- IELTS for UKVI
- SGD 489
- Life Skills A1
- SGD 308
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in Singapore
| Test | IDP Singapore | British Council Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | SGD 454 | SGD 454 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | SGD 489 | SGD 489 |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1 | Not stated | SGD 308 |
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | SGD 8.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | SGD 13.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | SGD 24.99 |
| Professional | 60 days | SGD 40.99 |
| Professional | 90 days | SGD 49.00 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test venues and format
IDP tests at One Raffles Place, including computer sessions with a Writing on Paper option, and lists results in one to five days with One Skill Retake available. The British Council tests at Paya Lebar and at Napier, where its IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills sessions run, with up to 31 test dates a month and results typically in one to five days.
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 Singapore in 2026?+
SGD 454 for IELTS on computer at both IDP and the British Council; IELTS for UKVI is SGD 489.
Where can I take IELTS in Singapore?+
IDP at One Raffles Place; the British Council at Paya Lebar and Napier.
How long do IELTS results take in Singapore?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer, per both providers.
What IELTS score do I need for Australia from Singapore?+
For skilled visas, Competent English is 6.0 in each skill and Proficient is 7.0 each. For a student visa the band is set by your course and provider.
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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