- IELTS fee
- €284
- IELTS for UKVI
- €306
- Centres
- 23
- IE University
- IELTS 7.0
IELTS fee in Spain
| Test | British Council centres | IDP partner centres |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on computer (Academic or General Training) | €284 | €284 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | €306 (British Council Madrid) | Not listed |
| IELTS Life Skills A1 / B1 | €214 (British Council Madrid) | Not listed |
ielts.org lists 23 IELTS centres in Spain, all on computer and all with One Skill Retake. The British Council tests in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Seville, Málaga, Zaragoza, San Sebastián, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Oviedo, Burgos, Córdoba, Almería, Alicante, Las Rozas, Tenerife and Las Palmas; IDP partners (Certify Education, International House Madrid and Exams Factory) test in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia. IELTS for UKVI is offered at British Council Madrid.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| IE University (Spain), bachelor's and master's | 7.0 minimum, 7.5 recommended | Not listed |
| 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 |
IE University accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency, and Duolingo 130 as proof of English; its admissions policies do not list PTE. For IE's other tests and waivers, see our IE University guide.
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 Spain in 2026?+
€284 for IELTS on computer at every centre ielts.org lists, British Council or IDP, checked 11 October 2026. IELTS for UKVI is €306 and Life Skills €214 at British Council Madrid.
Where can I take IELTS in Spain?+
In 18 cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Bilbao, Málaga and Zaragoza, plus Tenerife and Las Palmas in the Canary Islands.
What IELTS score does IE University ask for?+
IELTS 7.0 minimum, 7.5 recommended, for both bachelor's and master's programmes.
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.
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 Spain with fees
- IELTS: British Council Madrid fees
- IELTS: Certify Education Madrid fees
- IE University: undergraduate admissions policy (PDF)
- IE University: master's admissions policy 2026-2027 (PDF)
- 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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