IELTS test centres · Singapore
Taking IELTS in Singapore.
IELTS in Singapore is run by the British Council, at Napier Road and the Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar, and by IDP, at One Raffles Place and in Middle Road. The fee is the same at all four venues on the official centre pages: SGD 454 for Academic or General Training, SGD 489 for IELTS for UKVI and SGD 308 for IELTS Life Skills. The British Council offers up to 31 test dates a month.
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
- 4
- across 1 city
- Most common fee
- SGD 454
- at every venue listed
- Results on computer
- 1 to 5 days
- paper: Writing on Paper at IDP One Raffles Place
- Run by
- BC & IDP
- British Council and IDP
IELTS fees in Singapore
| Test | Most venues | Range across venues |
|---|---|---|
| Academic or General Training, on computer | SGD 454 | Same at every venue |
| IELTS for UKVI | SGD 489 | Same at every venue |
| IELTS Life Skills | SGD 308 | 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 Singapore
IELTS in Singapore
4 centres
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British Council
British Council, Lifelong_Learning_Institute
Level 2 , 11 Eunos Road 8 (Paya Lebar central), Singapore 408601, SingaporeSGD 454
Academic & General Training
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IDP
IDP IELTS Singapore - United Lisen Education Centre
37 Middle Rd, Boon Sing Building, Level 1 level 5 level 6, Singapore, 188946SGD 454
Academic & General Training
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British Council
British Council Napier
30 Napier Road, Level 3, Singapore, 258509SGD 454 · UKVI SGD 489 · Life Skills SGD 308
Academic & General Training · IELTS for UKVI · Life Skills
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IDP
IELTS on Computer - IDP Education - One Raffles Place
One Raffles Placet, 05-07t, Singapore, 48616SGD 454 · UKVI SGD 489 · Life Skills SGD 308
Academic & General Training · IELTS for UKVI · Life Skills · Writing on paper option
How to book IELTS in Singapore
- 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.
- 02 Choose a centre below and open its official booking link. British Council venues book through the British Council and IDP venues through IDP.
- 03 Pick a date and Speaking time.
- 04 Enter your details exactly as they appear on your ID and pay online.
- 05 Check the confirmation email for the venue, arrival time and what to bring.
On test day
Bring the same valid ID you booked with. The British Council accepts your IC, national identity card or passport; IDP asks for your passport or Permanent Resident card, whichever you registered with. Invalid or expired ID is refused.
Results
IELTS on computer: 1 to 5 days. On paper: Writing on Paper at IDP One Raffles Place. The British Council lets you preview results 1 to 5 days after the test and download the electronic Test Report Form from the Test Taker portal 1 to 8 days after it; Life Skills takes up to 9 days. Results on computer are electronic only. 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 university or visa route you are applying to accepts it. How One Skill Retake works.
Cancelling or moving your test
The two providers differ. The British Council refunds 75% if you cancel 15 or more days before the test and nothing within 14 days. IDP refunds the fee minus an administration charge if you cancel or move your test more than five weeks ahead, and charges the full fee within five weeks unless you have a serious medical or similar reason 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 British Council Napier and IDP One Raffles Place.
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 AustraliaCanada
Express Entry needs IELTS General Training, and CLB 7 needs 6.0 in each skill.
IELTS to CLB chartUniversities
Universities ask for IELTS Academic, usually with a minimum in each skill.
What band score you needPreparing 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 Singapore?
SGD 454 for IELTS Academic or General Training at all four British Council and IDP venues on the official ielts.org centre pages. IELTS for UKVI is SGD 489 and IELTS Life Skills SGD 308.
Where can I take IELTS in Singapore?
At the British Council on Napier Road and at the Lifelong Learning Institute in Paya Lebar, and at IDP's centre at One Raffles Place and United Lisen Education Centre on Middle Road.
How long do IELTS results take in Singapore?
At the British Council you can preview results 1 to 5 days after the test and download the electronic Test Report Form 1 to 8 days after it.
Can I get a refund if I cancel my IELTS test in Singapore?
At the British Council, 75% if you cancel 15 or more days before the test. At IDP, the fee minus an administration charge if you cancel more than five weeks before. Late cancellations are refunded only for serious reasons with evidence.
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