IELTSSri Lanka

IELTS in Sri Lanka — fees in LKR, Colombo to Jaffna centres, and the scores your route needs

IDP Sri Lanka charges LKR 77,000 for IELTS on computer and LKR 82,500 for IELTS for UKVI, with computer sessions up to three times a day, seven days a week, and results typically within a day. Centres run from Colombo and Battaramulla to Kandy, Galle, Matara and Jaffna.

Fee (IDP)
LKR 77,000
IELTS for UKVI
LKR 82,500
One Skill Retake
LKR 46,600
Results
About 1 day

IELTS fees in Sri Lanka

TestFee at IDP Sri Lanka
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)LKR 77,000
IELTS for UKVI on computerLKR 82,500
IELTS Life Skills (UKVI)LKR 65,100
One Skill RetakeLKR 46,600
Enquiry on resultsLKR 32,500
British Council Sri Lanka sets its own fees; its site did not load when this page was checked. IDP publishes computer fees only. IELTS is withdrawing paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, market by market; where a paper option is still listed, confirm it at booking.

Test centres and results

IDP centres: Colombo, Battaramulla, Malabe, Kalubowila, Negombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle, Matara and Jaffna. Computer sessions run up to three times a day, seven days a week, with results typically within one day. One Skill Retake is available at the main centres.

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.

Check your target, then practise

Official sources

Reviewed 22 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

BandLadder pricing in LKR for Sri Lanka

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

PlanAccessPrice
Sprint Pass7 daysLKR 1,721.15
Quick Pass15 daysLKR 2,755.91
Boost30 daysLKR 4,825.43
Professional60 daysLKR 7,929.71
Professional90 daysLKR 10,344.15
See everything each plan includes

Frequently asked questions

How much is the IELTS exam fee in Sri Lanka in 2026?

LKR 77,000 for IELTS on computer at IDP Sri Lanka, LKR 82,500 for IELTS for UKVI, LKR 46,600 for a One Skill Retake. British Council fees may differ.

Where can I take IELTS in Sri Lanka?

IDP centres in Colombo, Battaramulla, Malabe, Kalubowila, Negombo, Kandy, Kurunegala, Galle, Matara and Jaffna, all computer-delivered.

How long do IELTS results take in Sri Lanka?

IDP says results for IELTS on computer are typically available within one day; the global window is one to five days.

IELTS or PTE for Australia from Sri Lanka?

Both are accepted with identical points. Competent English is IELTS 6.0 each or PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54; Proficient is IELTS 7.0 each or PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76.

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