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Taking IELTS in Malaysia.

IELTS in Malaysia is run by the British Council and IDP in Kuala Lumpur, the Klang Valley and every region from Penang and Johor to Sabah and Sarawak. The fee is the same at every venue on the official centre pages: MYR 960 for Academic or General Training, MYR 1,065 for IELTS for UKVI and MYR 880 for IELTS Life Skills. At the British Council, non-Malaysian test takers also pay 6% Sales and Services Tax.

Centres and fees checked on the official IELTS centre pages on 16 October 2026. Test centres in other countries. IELTS Studio is not a test centre and does not take bookings; every booking link goes to the British Council or IDP.

Test venues
33
across 17 cities
Most common fee
MYR 960
at every venue listed
Results on computer
1 to 5 days
paper: 13 days
Run by
BC & IDP
British Council and IDP

IELTS fees in Malaysia

Test Most venues Range across venues
Academic or General Training, on computer MYR 960 Same at every venue
IELTS for UKVI MYR 1,065 Same at every venue
IELTS Life Skills MYR 880 Same at every venue

Fees as listed on each centre's official page; the official pages note that local tax may apply. Confirm the amount when you book. Fees in other countries are in IELTS fees by country.

IELTS test centres in Malaysia

IELTS in Kuala Lumpur

7 centres

IELTS in Subang Jaya

4 centres

IELTS in Penang

3 centres

IELTS in Kota Kinabalu

3 centres

IELTS in Ipoh

2 centres

IELTS in Johor Bahru

2 centres

IELTS in Kuching

2 centres

IELTS in Bintulu

1 centre

IELTS in Butterworth

1 centre

IELTS in Melaka

1 centre

IELTS in Nilai

1 centre

IELTS in Petaling Jaya

1 centre

IELTS in Kajang

1 centre

IELTS in Setia Alam

1 centre

IELTS in Shah Alam

1 centre

IELTS in Sibu

1 centre

IELTS in Tawau

1 centre

How to book IELTS in Malaysia

  1. 01 Check which test you need: Academic for universities, General Training for most work and migration routes, IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills for UK visas.
  2. 02 Choose a centre below and open its official booking link. British Council venues book through the British Council and IDP venues through IDP.
  3. 03 Register with your MyKad or passport; tell the centre in good time if your ID changes.
  4. 04 Pay online. If you are not Malaysian, expect 6% SST on a British Council booking.
  5. 05 Check the confirmation email for the venue, arrival time and what to bring.

On test day

Bring the same original ID you registered with. At the British Council, Malaysians can use their MyKad or passport and other nationalities must use a passport. Invalid or expired ID is refused.

Results

IELTS on computer: 1 to 5 days. On paper: 13 days. The British Council lets you preview results 1 to 5 days after the test and download the electronic Test Report Form 1 to 8 days after it. IDP Malaysia gives 3 to 5 days on computer and 13 days on paper. To see what your scores mean, use the band score calculator.

Retakes and One Skill Retake

IELTS One Skill Retake lets you resit one skill within 60 days of an eligible IELTS on computer test, once per full test, if the university or visa route you are applying to accepts it. How One Skill Retake works.

Cancelling or moving your test

The British Council refunds 75% if you cancel 15 or more days before the test and nothing within 14 days. IDP applies its own terms, so read them on the booking page before you pay.

Which test for your plans

UK study and visas

UK visa routes that need a Secure English Language Test require IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills. UKVI is offered in Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching.

IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills

Australia and New Zealand

Australian skilled visas ask for 6.0, 7.0 or 8.0 in each skill; New Zealand skilled residence asks for 6.5 overall.

IELTS in Australia

Universities in Malaysia and abroad

Universities ask for IELTS Academic, usually with a minimum in each skill.

What band score you need

Academic or General Training

The two tests share Listening and Speaking but have different Reading and Writing papers, so book the one your plan needs.

Academic vs General Training

Preparing before your test

You can prepare online instead of at a coaching centre. IELTS Studio has full mock tests, Listening and Reading tests with explanations, and AI band feedback on Writing and Speaking, Academic or General Training. A free account needs no card. Start with a free IELTS mock test to see your band in each skill.

Common questions

How much is the IELTS exam fee in Malaysia?

MYR 960 for IELTS Academic or General Training at every British Council and IDP venue on the official ielts.org centre pages. IELTS for UKVI is MYR 1,065 and IELTS Life Skills MYR 880. Non-Malaysians booking with the British Council pay 6% SST on top.

Where can I take IELTS in Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur has 7 venues, including the British Council in the city and Mid Valley and IDP centres, and there are 4 more in Subang Jaya plus venues in Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Setia Alam. Addresses and maps are on this page.

How long do IELTS results take in Malaysia?

1 to 5 days for IELTS on computer at the British Council and 3 to 5 days at IDP. IDP's paper-based results take 13 days.

Can foreigners take IELTS in Malaysia?

Yes. Register and sit the test with your passport. At the British Council, non-Malaysian test takers pay 6% Sales and Services Tax on the fee.

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