- Fee (British Council)
- USD 238–246
- Fee (IDP)
- USD 249
- IELTS for UKVI
- USD 260
- Test cities
- Quito, Guayaquil
IELTS fee in Ecuador
| Test | British Council (International House) | IDP (Buckingham English Center) |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | USD 246 (Quito) or USD 238 (Guayaquil) | USD 249 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | USD 260 (Quito) | Not listed |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1 | USD 210 (Quito) | Not listed |
ielts.org lists four IELTS centres in Ecuador, all on computer: the British Council at International House in Quito and in Guayaquil (both with One Skill Retake), and IDP's Buckingham English Center in Quito and Guayaquil. IELTS for UKVI is offered at International House Quito. IELTS Academic can also be taken online.
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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. 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.
What universities ask for
| Institution / programme | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 65, no part below 60 |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering | 6.5, 6.0 in each | 64, 54 in each |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), business | 7.0, 6.0 in each | 65, 54 in each |
| University of Bristol (UK), Profile E programmes | 6.5, 6.0 in each | 67, 64 in each |
| Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors | 6.0 | 53 |
Toronto does not accept IELTS One Skill Retake and wants every score from a single test date; it accepts IELTS Online. UNSW accepts One Skill Retake but not IELTS Online. Bristol accepts One Skill Retake and counts tests taken no more than two years before the course starts. Note how the PTE bar moves: Bristol asks 67 for the same profile that is IELTS 6.5.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in Ecuador in 2026?+
USD 246 at the British Council in Quito, USD 238 at its Guayaquil centre and USD 249 at IDP's Buckingham English Center, per ielts.org on 11 October 2026. IELTS for UKVI is USD 260 in Quito.
Where can I take IELTS in Ecuador?+
Quito and Guayaquil, with two centres in each city.
Which IELTS do I need for a UK visa?+
IELTS for UKVI (or PTE Academic UKVI) for visa applications that need a Secure English Language Test: B2 is IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Many universities accept ordinary IELTS Academic for admission, so check which one your offer names.
What IELTS score do I need for Canada from Ecuador?+
Express Entry takes only IELTS General Training; CLB 7 is 6.0 in each skill, and the result must be under two years old.
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 Ecuador with fees
- IELTS: British Council, International House Quito fees
- IELTS: British Council, International House Guayaquil (Edificio Rafermartz) fees
- IELTS: Buckingham English Center Quito fees
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Bristol: English language Profile E
- Arizona State University: international first-year admission
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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