🇵🇪 IELTS in Peru

IELTS for Peru — the fee, test cities and the scores to aim for

IELTS on computer costs PEN 1,020 at most British Council centres in Peru (PEN 1,055 at Idiomas PUCP) and USD 299 at IDP's IELTS Peru centres. IELTS for UKVI is PEN 1,165 at Pacífico Idiomas in Lima. There are six centres, five in Lima and one in Arequipa. UK visas need IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill.
  • Fee (British Council): PEN 1,020–1,055
  • Fee (IDP): USD 299
  • IELTS for UKVI: PEN 1,165
  • Test cities: Lima, Arequipa
Fee (British Council)
PEN 1,020–1,055
Fee (IDP)
USD 299
IELTS for UKVI
PEN 1,165
Test cities
Lima, Arequipa

IELTS fee in Peru

TestBritish Council centresIDP (IELTS Peru)
IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training)PEN 1,020 (PEN 1,055 at Idiomas PUCP)USD 299
IELTS for UKVI on computerPEN 1,165 (Pacífico Idiomas, Lima)Not listed in Peru
IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1PEN 890Not listed

ielts.org lists six IELTS centres in Peru: five in Lima (the British Council at Británico San Isidro, Idiomas PUCP and Pacífico Idiomas; IELTS Peru at Miraflores and International House San Borja) and one in Arequipa (International House). All test on computer; the three British Council centres offer One Skill Retake, and Pacífico Idiomas is the only UKVI-approved centre. IELTS Academic can also be taken online.

ielts.org says prices may vary from time to time and may be subject to country or local tax; confirm the fee with the test centre when you book. Every centre listed here tests on computer.

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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. 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.

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

Institution / programmeIELTS AcademicPTE Academic
University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate6.5, no band below 6.065, no part below 60
UNSW Sydney (Australia), engineering6.5, 6.0 in each64, 54 in each
UNSW Sydney (Australia), business7.0, 6.0 in each65, 54 in each
University of Bristol (UK), Profile E programmes6.5, 6.0 in each67, 64 in each
Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors6.053

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.

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 Peru in 2026?+

PEN 1,020 for IELTS on computer at the British Council's Británico San Isidro and Pacífico Idiomas centres, PEN 1,055 at Idiomas PUCP, and USD 299 at IDP's IELTS Peru centres, per ielts.org on 11 October 2026.

Where can I take IELTS in Peru?+

In Lima (five centres) and Arequipa (one). IELTS for UKVI is offered only at the British Council's Pacífico Idiomas centre in Lima.

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 Peru?+

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.

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