IELTS Fee in Turkey 2026: 12,000 TL, 24 Cities incl. Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir & Scores for UK, Canada, Australia

Fee (British Council): 12,000 TL
IELTS for UKVI: 13,220 TL
Test cities: 24
ID accepted: Turkish ID or passport

IELTS fees in Turkey

Test	Fee at the British Council
IELTS Academic or General Training on computer	12,000 TL
IELTS for UKVI (Academic or General Training) on computer	13,220 TL
IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1	10,000 TL

IDP also runs IELTS in Turkey and sets its own fees. Lira fees are revised often; check the booking page on the day you pay. IELTS is withdrawing paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, market by market; where a paper option is still listed, confirm it at booking.

BandLadder pricing in TRY for Turkey

BandLadder in TRY

One-time access, no automatic renewal. Free practice needs no card. Prices are shown in your currency at checkout as well.

Plan	Access	Price
Sprint Pass	7 days	TRY 279.67
Quick Pass	15 days	TRY 447.81
Boost	30 days	TRY 784.08
Professional	60 days	TRY 1,288.50
Professional	90 days	TRY 1,680.82

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Test cities and ID rules

The British Council tests in Adana, Aksaray, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Erzurum, Eskisehir, Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir, Karabuk, Karaman, Kayseri, Kirklareli, Kocaeli, Konya, Manisa, Mersin, Mugla, Ordu, Samsun, Tekirdag, Usak and Van.

Only a valid Turkish national ID card or a passport with your photo is accepted. A driving licence, Blue Card, residence permit or work permit is not, and a worn, chipless or expired document will be refused. Foreign residents need their passport.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the IELTS exam fee in Turkey in 2026?+

12,000 TL for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer at the British Council, 13,220 TL for IELTS for UKVI and 10,000 TL for IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1.

Where can I take IELTS in Turkey?+

The British Council tests in 24 cities, including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Antalya, Bursa, Konya, Gaziantep, Erzurum and Van.

Can I take IELTS in Turkey with a residence permit?+

No. The British Council accepts only a valid Turkish national ID card or a passport with your photo. Foreign residents must bring their passport.

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

B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill.

Official sources

Reviewed 25 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

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