Important notice for non-South Korean IELTS test takers in South Korea

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 

IELTS with the British Council just got better! Results typically in 1-5 days with IELTS on computer.

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.)

Do IELTS registration online and choose how to take your test

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 Life Skills (A1 and B1) KRW236,000 Find a test date 

What you need to book your IELTS exam in Korea

  1. 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.  
  2. 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.