- Fee (from)
- USD 185
- Centres
- 3 (Vientiane)
- IELTS for UKVI
- Not listed
- UK visa (B2)
- 5.5 each
IELTS fees in Laos
| Centre (Vientiane) | IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) |
|---|---|
| Vientiane College, Singha Road | USD 185 |
| British Council, SpringBoard4Education, Saysettha District | USD 185 |
| British Council, UTD Education, Sisattanak District | USD 205 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test centres and the UKVI gap
All three venues offer IELTS on computer with One Skill Retake. None is UKVI-approved, so if your UK visa needs a Secure English Language Test, PTE Academic UKVI is the option in Vientiane, at USD 189.
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 |
| UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering | IELTS Academic 6.5, at least 6.0 in each | PTE Academic 64, at least 54 in each |
| University of Auckland (New Zealand), undergraduate | IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 | PTE Academic 50, no communicative score below 42 |
| University of Auckland, postgraduate | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 | PTE Academic 58, no communicative score below 50 |
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. UNSW accepts IELTS for UKVI and One Skill Retake, but not IELTS Online. Auckland accepts IELTS One Skill Retake taken within 60 days of the original test, and asks you to authorise it to verify PTE scores.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS fee in Laos in 2026?+
USD 185 at Vientiane College or the British Council's SpringBoard4Education venue, and USD 205 at the British Council's UTD Education venue, for IELTS on computer.
Where can I take IELTS in Laos?+
Only in Vientiane, at three venues: Vientiane College, SpringBoard4Education and UTD Education.
Can I take IELTS for UKVI in Laos?+
It is not listed. PTE Academic UKVI is available in Vientiane for USD 189.
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Laos?+
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: Vientiane College (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, SpringBoard4Education Laos (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, UTD Education (fees)
- IELTS: test centre finder
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- UNSW Sydney: English language requirements
- University of Auckland: undergraduate English requirements
- University of Auckland: postgraduate English requirements
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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