🇹🇼 IELTS in Taiwan

IELTS in Taiwan — fees in TWD, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung centres, and the scores your route needs

IELTS costs TWD 9,000 in Taiwan at both IDP and the British Council, for Academic or General Training. IELTS for UKVI is TWD 9,100 at IDP and TWD 9,800 at the British Council. The test is computer-delivered in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, with results in one to five days.
  • Fee (IDP & British Council): TWD 9,000
  • IELTS for UKVI: TWD 9,100–9,800
  • Cities: 4
  • Results: 1–5 days
Fee (IDP & British Council)
TWD 9,000
IELTS for UKVI
TWD 9,100–9,800
Cities
4
Results
1–5 days

IELTS fees in Taiwan

TestIDP TaiwanBritish Council Taiwan
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)TWD 9,000TWD 9,000
IELTS for UKVI on computerTWD 9,100TWD 9,800
IELTS Life Skills (A1 or B1)TWD 6,300TWD 6,800
The two providers price UKVI and Life Skills differently; confirm the fee at booking. The British Council is running a limited-time offer on selected Taipei computer sessions up to 30 November 2026: TWD 8,500 on weekdays and TWD 8,800 at weekends. IELTS is withdrawing paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, market by market; where a paper option is still listed, confirm it at booking.

BandLadder pricing in TWD for Taiwan

BandLadder in TWD

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

PlanAccessPrice
Sprint Pass7 daysTWD 222.39
Quick Pass15 daysTWD 356.09
Boost30 daysTWD 623.50
Professional60 daysTWD 1,024.61
Professional90 daysTWD 1,336.58
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Test cities and format

IDP tests in Taipei (IDP Taipei on Zhongxiao East Road and Elite Taipei), Taichung, Tainan (IDP Tainan and Cosmos Tainan) and Kaohsiung, and its session listings show results in one to five days. IDP's IELTS for UKVI sessions are in Taipei. The British Council tests in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung and says IELTS in Taiwan is now taken on computer.

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 Taiwan in 2026?+

TWD 9,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training at both IDP and the British Council. IELTS for UKVI is TWD 9,100 at IDP and TWD 9,800 at the British Council.

Where can I take IELTS in Taiwan?+

IDP tests in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung; the British Council in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.

How long do IELTS results take in Taiwan?+

One to five days for IELTS on computer, per IDP's session listings.

What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Taiwan?+

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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