- Test centres in Belarus
- None listed
- Vilnius
- €269
- Riga
- €285
- Warsaw
- PLN 1,020
No IELTS centre in Belarus: where to test instead
The official finder lists Belarus with Minsk as a city but shows 0 results, so there is no venue to book. Russia is not in the finder at all. These are the nearest listed centres; fees are charged in the currency of the country you test in.
| Centre | IELTS (Academic or General Training) | IELTS for UKVI |
|---|---|---|
| British Council, AMES Education, Vilnius (computer) | €269 | Not listed in Lithuania |
| British Council, Baltic Council for International Education, Riga (computer) | €285 | €308 |
| British Council Warsaw (computer) | PLN 1,020 | PLN 1,110 |
| Lang LTC Warsaw (computer) | PLN 995 | Not listed at this venue |
Lithuania has one listed centre, Latvia two listings at the same Riga address, and Poland nine venues, including Warsaw and Lublin. Check the visa and entry rules for the country you will test in before you book.
BandLadder pricing in USD for Belarus
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | USD 5.99 |
| Quick Pass | 15 days | USD 8.99 |
| Boost | 30 days | USD 15.99 |
| Professional | 60 days | USD 25.99 |
| Professional | 90 days | USD 33.99 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →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.
What universities ask for
| University / level | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill |
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | IELTS 6.5 (some programmes ask more) | Not accepted |
Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table, and it accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days. Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings but not One Skill Retake, and wants every score from a single test date. McGill does not accept PTE or IELTS Online for graduate admission.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take IELTS in Belarus?+
Not at a listed centre. The official IELTS test centre finder shows 0 results for Belarus (checked 11 October 2026).
Where is the nearest IELTS centre to Minsk?+
Vilnius, Lithuania (€269 at AMES Education), then Riga, Latvia (€285, IELTS for UKVI €308) and Warsaw, Poland (PLN 1,020 at the British Council, PLN 995 at Lang LTC).
Is PTE available in Belarus?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Belarus. The nearest PTE centres are in Vilnius (€240), Riga (€250) and Warsaw or Białystok (USD 235).
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Belarus?+
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 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IELTS: test centre finder
- IELTS: British Council, AMES Education, Vilnius (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, Baltic Council for International Education, Riga (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, Baltic Council for International Education, Riga (UKVI) (fees)
- IELTS: British Council Warsaw (fees)
- IELTS: Lang LTC Warsaw (fees)
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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