- Fee (British Council)
- €290
- Test centres
- 2, both in Lomé
- IELTS for UKVI
- Not listed in Togo
- UK visa (B2)
- 5.5 each
IELTS fees in Togo
| Test | Fee at both Lomé centres |
|---|---|
| IELTS on computer, Academic | €290 |
| IELTS on computer, General Training | €290 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test centres, format and UKVI
The British Council runs IELTS at The British School of Lomé (Résidence du Bénin) and at the Isla School of Language Centre and Business School, both in Lomé. Every listed session is on computer, and both centres offer One Skill Retake.
Neither centre lists IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills. If your UK visa needs a Secure English Language Test, the nearest UKVI sessions are in Accra (GHS 4,000) and Lagos (NGN 315,500 at IDP Victoria Island).
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. The United States sets no IELTS or PTE score for the student visa: each university sets its own, and some do not accept PTE at all.
French speakers have a second route into Express Entry: IRCC also accepts two French tests, TEF Canada and TCF Canada, measured on the NCLC scale, and the English and French results must each be less than two years old.
What universities ask for
Each university sets its own English score, and some do not take PTE at all. Universities we checked on their official pages:
| University / level | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University (Canada), undergraduate | IELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0 | PTE Academic 65, no component below 60 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | IELTS Academic 6.5 (some programmes ask more) | Not accepted |
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 |
| Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors | IELTS 6.0 | PTE Academic 53 |
McGill accepts IELTS (including IELTS for UKVI) only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. McGill does not accept PTE, IELTS Online or One Skill Retake for graduate admission. Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings of both tests, but not One Skill Retake, and wants every IELTS score from a single test date. ASU asks more for some colleges: engineering is IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58, and its nursing degree does not accept PTE. Closer to home, Ashesi University in Ghana asks international students who were not taught in English at secondary school for evidence of English such as TOEFL or IELTS, without publishing a minimum score, and accepts the French Baccalaureate for admission.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in Togo in 2026?+
€290 for IELTS on computer, Academic or General Training, at both British Council centres in Lomé.
Where can I take IELTS in Togo?+
In Lomé, at The British School of Lomé or the Isla School of Language Centre and Business School. They are the only two Togolese centres on the official finder.
Can I take IELTS for UKVI in Lomé?+
No UKVI session is listed in Togo. The nearest are in Accra, Ghana (GHS 4,000) and Lagos, Nigeria (NGN 315,500 at IDP Victoria Island).
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Togo?+
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.
Can I use a French test for Canada instead?+
For Express Entry, yes: IRCC accepts TEF Canada and TCF Canada, scored on the NCLC scale, as well as the English tests (CELPIP-General, IELTS General Training and PTE Core). English-medium universities such as McGill and Toronto still ask for an English score.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IELTS: test centres in Togo
- IELTS: British Council, The British School of Lomé (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, Isla School of Language, Lomé (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, Accra (fees)
- IELTS: IDP, Victoria Island, Lagos (fees)
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- Arizona State University: international first-year admission
- Ashesi University: how to apply
- IRCC: Express Entry language test results
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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