🇧🇳 IELTS in Brunei

IELTS in Brunei — the fee in BND, the Bandar Seri Begawan test centre and the scores your route needs

IELTS on computer costs BND 370 in Brunei, for Academic or General Training, at the British Council's venue at CfBT Education Services in the Kiarong Complex, Bandar Seri Begawan. IELTS for UKVI costs BND 395 and Life Skills A1 or B1 BND 255. It is the only IELTS centre in Brunei on the official finder (checked 11 October 2026).
  • Fee (British Council): BND 370
  • IELTS for UKVI: BND 395
  • Test centre: Bandar Seri Begawan
  • UK visa (B2): 5.5 each
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Fee (British Council)
BND 370
IELTS for UKVI
BND 395
Test centre
Bandar Seri Begawan
UK visa (B2)
5.5 each

IELTS fees in Brunei

TestFee (British Council, CfBT Brunei)
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)BND 370
IELTS for UKVI on computer (Academic or General Training)BND 395
IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1BND 255
Fees are from the official IELTS test centre finder and can change; confirm at booking.

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Test centre and format

The British Council runs IELTS at CfBT Education Services, Units 5 and 6, Level 2, Block D, Kiarong Complex, Gadong, Bandar Seri Begawan. The venue is UKVI-approved and lists IELTS on computer with One Skill Retake; no paper test is listed.

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.

What universities ask for

University / levelIELTSPTE Academic
University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skillPTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill
UNSW Sydney, business (undergraduate and coursework)IELTS Academic 7.0, at least 6.0 in eachPTE Academic 65, at least 54 in each
University of Auckland, postgraduateIELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0PTE Academic 58, no communicative score below 50
University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduateIELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0PTE Academic 65, no part below 60

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.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with the university and programme you are applying to before you set a target.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the IELTS fee in Brunei in 2026?+

BND 370 for IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training), BND 395 for IELTS for UKVI and BND 255 for Life Skills A1 or B1, at the British Council venue at CfBT.

Where can I take IELTS in Brunei?+

In Bandar Seri Begawan, at CfBT Education Services in the Kiarong Complex, Gadong.

What IELTS score does the University of Melbourne ask for?+

For English Level 1, the lowest level in its table, IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each skill. Many courses ask a higher level.

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

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.

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Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

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