Important notice for non-South Korean IELTS test takers in South Korea
※ Due to the year-end holidays, Exams team will be closed on 25, 30, 31 December 2024 and 1 January 2025.
During the closure, IELTS on computer tests will be running as scheduled. We will handle your e-mail enquiries after we resume operation on 2 Janury 2025.
Do not miss the limited chance to take regular IELTS on computer at KRW 279,000 until December! ▶ Learn more
Book your IELTS test at a special price in December 2024
Take regular IELTS on computer from January to March 2025, and get the chance to receive a full refund of your test fee. ▶ Learn more
Book your IELTS on computer in early 2025
Do IELTS registration online and choose how to take your test
IELTS with the British Council just got better! Results typically in 1-5 days with IELTS on computer.
You can take your test at one of our official British Council IELTS test centres in Korea, on paper or on a computer. All you need is a valid identification document and a payment method.
| IELTS Tests we offer in Korea | Fee | Available test dates |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic and General Training on paper | KRW299,000 | Find a test date |
| IELTS Academic and General Training on computer | KRW299,000 | Find a test date |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration on paper (Academic and General Training) | KRW333,000 | Find a test date |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration on computer (Academic and General Training) | KRW333,000 | Find a test date |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 and B1) | KRW236,000 | Find a test date |
Do your IELTS booking online and access our free preparation materials today.
When you book British Council IELTS in Korea, you get these extra benefits included in your test fee:
- Free access to 'IELTS Ready Premium': including 40 free IELTS practice tests across the four skills – IELTS Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening.
- Free IELTS practice tests: Access free practice tests online. Also, on your request Extra Test Report Forms can be sent to institutions you're applying to on request (e.g. immigration offices, universities, etc.)
What you need to book your IELTS exam in Korea
- A valid passport as an identification document. It must be valid at the time of booking and on the test day. If you're under 18, your parents will also need to complete the Parent consent for candidates under 18 form . IELTS is not recommended for anyone under 16.
- A payment method. You can choose between debit/credit card or bank transfer payment options we offer. You can register for the test anytime through the global test registration website .
After you have booked your IELTS exam
Once you have completed the booking for your IELTS exam, you will receive a confirmation giving you:
- the start time of your test and the venue address
- your IELTS Speaking test information
If you do not receive the notification, please contact us at 02-3702-0601 or exams@britishcouncil.or.kr no later than three days before the test. You can also view the information at the Test Taker Portal .
More information about the British Council IELTS test
Download and read our Information for Candidates to learn everything you need to know about the format, the different exam components and test results.
Group Bookings
If you are an institution or language school and would like your students to take the test at your premises (bulk registration), please complete this form .
