Test dates, fees and locations

The British Council offers IELTS tests at seven locations across Bangladesh: Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Barishal, Khulna, Kumilla, and Rajshahi.

We currently run three tests sessions per month in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet and a selective amount of tests per quarter in Barishal, Khulna, Kumilla, and Rajshahi. 

Places are assigned on a first-come, first served basis, so we strongly recommend that you register online at least two weeks prior to the test date.

IELTS test fees  

The fee for a regular IELTS exam is BDT 17,000/- and the fee for a UKVI IELTS is BDT 21,600/-. The fee for IELTS Life Skills is BDT 16,200/-.

You can choose how you take IELTS

• Take paper-based IELTS
• Take computer-delivered IELTS

IELTS venue details

Your Listening, Reading and Writing tests will be taken on your registered test date. However, your Speaking test may be taken 1 to 4 days before as well as after your registered test date. You will receive a notification around 4 days before your test date that gives details of the location of your test venue, as well as confirmation of test timings.