- Test centres in Bolivia
- None listed
- From home
- IELTS Online (Academic)
- Lima (British Council)
- PEN 1,020
- Arequipa, Lima (IDP)
- USD 299
No IELTS test centre in Bolivia: IELTS Online or travel
The official finder returns one result for Bolivia: IELTS Online, an Academic test taken from home and booked through the British Council. It lists no fee for it. IELTS Online suits some universities but not all: Toronto accepts it for undergraduate entry, while McGill does not accept it for graduate programmes. It is not General Training, so it does not work for Canada's Express Entry.
For a test-centre sitting, these are the nearest listed centres; fees are charged in the currency each centre lists.
| Centre | IELTS (Academic or General Training) | IELTS for UKVI |
|---|---|---|
| British Council, Británico San Isidro, Lima (computer) | PEN 1,020 | Not listed at this venue |
| IELTS Peru (IDP), Miraflores, Lima (computer) | USD 299 | Not listed |
| IELTS Arequipa (IDP), International House (computer) | USD 299 | Not listed |
| British Council, English UC Campus Oriente, Santiago (computer) | CLP 261,500 | CLP 273,000 |
| British Council, ANGLO Tucumán, Argentina (computer) | USD 282 | Not listed at this venue |
Peru has six centres (five in Lima, one in Arequipa), Chile five in Santiago and Antofagasta, and Argentina centres in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Rosario and Tucumán. Paraguay has none. Check the entry rules for the country you will test in before you book.
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Practice IELTS Academic →The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 |
Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study. The United States sets no IELTS or PTE score for the student visa: each university sets its own, and some do not accept PTE at all.
What universities ask for
Each university sets its own English score, and some do not take PTE at all. Universities we checked on their official pages:
| University / level | IELTS | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto (Canada), undergraduate | IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 | PTE Academic 65, no part below 60 |
| McGill University (Canada), undergraduate | IELTS Academic 6.5, no component below 6.0 | PTE Academic 65, no component below 60 |
| McGill University, graduate programmes | IELTS Academic 6.5 (some programmes ask more) | Not accepted |
| University of Melbourne (Australia), English Level 1 | IELTS 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill | PTE Academic 64, at least 60 in each skill |
| Arizona State University (US), first-year, most majors | IELTS 6.0 | PTE Academic 53 |
Toronto accepts IELTS Online and UKVI sittings of both tests, but not One Skill Retake, and wants every IELTS score from a single test date. McGill accepts IELTS (including IELTS for UKVI) only when sent electronically by the test centre, and does not accept One Skill Retake. McGill does not accept PTE, IELTS Online or One Skill Retake for graduate admission. Melbourne gives every course an English level on its course page; Level 1 is the lowest in its table. ASU asks more for some colleges: engineering is IELTS 6.5 or PTE 58, and its nursing degree does not accept PTE.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take IELTS in Bolivia?+
Only IELTS Online, the Academic test taken from home. The official finder lists no IELTS test centre in Bolivia (checked 11 October 2026).
Where is the nearest IELTS test centre to Bolivia?+
Arequipa or Lima, Peru (USD 299 at IDP; PEN 1,020 at the British Council in Lima), Santiago or Antofagasta, Chile (CLP 261,500 at English UC), or San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina (USD 282).
Is PTE available in Bolivia?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Bolivia. The nearest PTE centres are in Lima (USD 255), Santiago (USD 265), Buenos Aires (USD 240) and Brazil (USD 235).
Can I use IELTS Online for Canada's Express Entry?+
No. Express Entry needs IELTS General Training, and IELTS Online is Academic only, so you would sit General Training at a centre abroad.
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Bolivia?+
B2 for Skilled Worker and degree-level Student visas: IELTS for UKVI 5.5 in each skill. Universities set their own bands, usually 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Official sources
Reviewed 11 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IELTS: test centres in Bolivia
- IELTS: British Council, Británico San Isidro, Lima (fees)
- IELTS: IELTS Peru, Lima Miraflores (fees)
- IELTS: IELTS Arequipa, International House (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, English UC Campus Oriente, Santiago (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, ANGLO Tucumán (fees)
- Pearson: test centres and fees (price finder)
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- McGill: graduate English language proficiency
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- Arizona State University: international first-year admission
- IRCC: Express Entry language test results
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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