IELTS test centres · Myanmar
Taking IELTS in Myanmar.
IELTS in Myanmar is run by the British Council, at Junction City in Yangon and at Strategy First International College in Mandalay. Fees are in US dollars: USD 210 for Academic or General Training on computer, USD 235 for IELTS for UKVI and USD 160 for IELTS Life Skills. Since 28 June 2026 every test is on computer, and you must pay online in USD with an international card.
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.
- Test venues
- 2
- across 2 cities
- Most common fee
- USD 210
- at every venue listed
- Results on computer
- 1 to 5 days
- paper: not offered since 28 June 2026
- Run by
- BC
- the only IELTS provider in Myanmar
IELTS fees in Myanmar
| Test | Most venues | Range across venues |
|---|---|---|
| Academic or General Training, on computer | USD 210 | Same at every venue |
| IELTS for UKVI | USD 235 | Same at every venue |
| IELTS Life Skills | USD 160 | 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 Myanmar
IELTS in Mandalay
1 centre
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British Council
British Council, Strategy First International College
Block 4, Unit 3, 73 Road, Mingalar Mandalay, Chan Mya Thar Si Township, MandalayUSD 210
Academic & General Training
IELTS in Yangon
1 centre
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British Council
British Council Junction City
7th Floor, Room 7-01, Corner of 27th Street and Bo Gyoke Road, Pabedan, Yangon, YangonUSD 210 · UKVI USD 235 · Life Skills USD 160
Academic & General Training · IELTS for UKVI · Life Skills
How to book IELTS in Myanmar
- 01 Check which test the organisation needs: Academic for universities, General Training for most work and migration routes, IELTS for UKVI or Life Skills for UK visas.
- 02 Choose a centre below and open its official British Council booking link.
- 03 Have a valid passport or NRC ready; candidates under 18 need written consent from a parent or guardian.
- 04 Pay online in USD at the time of booking with a Visa, Mastercard, JCB or other card that works for international payments. Bank transfer and card machines at the office have not been accepted since 20 November 2025.
- 05 Check the confirmation email for the venue, arrival time and what to bring.
On test day
Bring the same valid NRC (national identity card) or passport you booked with, and one colour copy of it. Invalid or expired ID is refused, and without it you cannot sit the test.
Results
IELTS on computer: 1 to 5 days. On paper: not offered since 28 June 2026. The British Council gives 1 to 5 days for IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI, and 7 days for Life Skills. Results are electronic: you download the eTRF from the Test Taker portal, and no paper Test Report Form is issued. 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, if the organisation you are applying to accepts it. Check that first: some bodies, such as Canada's IRCC for Express Entry and the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council, do not. How One Skill Retake works.
Cancelling or moving your test
The British Council refunds 75% of the fee (a 25% admin fee) if you cancel 15 or more days before the test, and nothing within 14 days. Cancel through the Test Taker portal. Illness or a personal emergency can be considered as an exceptional circumstance with evidence.
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, offered at the Yangon centre.
IELTS for UKVI and Life SkillsAustralia 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 AustraliaUniversities abroad
Universities ask for IELTS Academic, usually with a minimum in each skill.
What band score you needAcademic 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 TrainingPreparing 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 Myanmar?
USD 210 for IELTS Academic or General Training on computer at the British Council in Yangon and Mandalay. IELTS for UKVI is USD 235 and IELTS Life Skills USD 160. IELTS Online (Academic only, taken from home) is USD 190.
Can I pay the IELTS fee in Myanmar kyat?
No. Since 20 November 2025 the British Council in Myanmar takes payment only online in US dollars, by a credit or debit card that supports international transactions, at the time of booking. Bank transfers and card machines are not accepted.
Where can I take IELTS in Myanmar?
At the British Council venue in Junction City, Pabedan, Yangon, and at Strategy First International College in Chan Mya Thar Si Township, Mandalay. IELTS for UKVI and Life Skills are offered in Yangon.
How long do IELTS results take in Myanmar?
1 to 5 days for IELTS on computer and IELTS for UKVI, and 7 days for Life Skills. You download the electronic Test Report Form from the Test Taker portal.
What ID do I need for IELTS in Myanmar?
Your NRC or passport, the same one you used to book, plus one colour copy. Expired or invalid ID is not accepted.
Your target band is closer than you think.
Start today with one essay or one Cambridge test. Ten minutes is enough.