The British Council in Sri Lanka offers IELTS tests in 8 locations: Colombo, Kandy, Negombo, Kurunegala, Galle, Jaffna, Matara and Batticoloa, with up to 25 test dates per month.
Find out which test is best for you, and choose between our paper-based and computer-delivered tests, which are both delivered in one of our official test centres.
We have resumed testing in all locations, at the following centres with extra measures to ensure your safety.
- British Council Colombo, 49 Alfred House Gardens, Colombo – 03
- Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo – 07
- Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), No 32 C, Dickman’s Road, Colombo – 05
- Sinhaputhra Finance building - 4th Floor (Conference Hall), No 11, Hill Street, Kandy
- Kandyan Reach Hotel, Kandy Road, Kurunegala
- Nations Victory Campus, 129/2, St.Joseph’s Street, Negombo
- Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), No.46 1/2, Colombo Road, Kaluwella, Galle
- Hotel East Lagoon - Batticaloa
- Public Library - Jaffna
IELTS test fees
| Test type | Fee | Book |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic and General Training - paper-based test |
LKR 30,200 MVR 3,500 (Maldives) |
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| IELTS Academic and General Training - computer-delivered test |
LKR 30,200 MVR 3,500 (Maldives) |
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| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (Academic and General Training) |
LKR 34,200 GBP 200 (Maldives) |
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| IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) |
LKR 23,300 GBP 150 (Maldives) |
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