- Fee (IDP & British Council)
- KRW 347,000
- IELTS for UKVI
- KRW 389,000
- Format
- Computer only
- Results
- 1–5 days
IELTS fees in South Korea
| Test | IDP Korea | British Council Korea |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | KRW 347,000 | KRW 347,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | KRW 389,000 | KRW 389,000 |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 or B1) | Not stated | KRW 312,000 |
BandLadder pricing in KRW for South Korea
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | KRW 9,354 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | KRW 14,978 |
| Boost | 30 days | KRW 26,225 |
| Professional | 60 days | KRW 43,097 |
| Professional | 90 days | KRW 56,219 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test cities and format
IDP tests in Seoul (Gangbuk, Gangnam and Hongdae), Busan, Daegu, Daejeon and Incheon Songdo; its UKVI sessions are in Seoul. The British Council tests in Seoul, Busan, Daejeon and Daegu, with more than 26 sessions a month at its Seoul venues, and runs IELTS for UKVI in Seoul only. Both list results in one to five days, and IDP's sessions offer One Skill Retake.
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 South Korea in 2026?+
KRW 347,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training at both IDP and the British Council; IELTS for UKVI is KRW 389,000.
Is paper-based IELTS still available in Korea?+
No. The British Council says it and IDP have offered IELTS in Korea on computer only since 22 March 2026.
How long do IELTS results take in Korea?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer, per both providers.
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from South Korea?+
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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