IELTS Fee in Indonesia 2026: Rp3,600,000, 32 Test Centres, LPDP 6.5 & Scores for Australia, UK

Fee (IDP): Rp3,600,000
IELTS for UKVI: Rp4,060,000
Test centres: 32
LPDP master's: 6.5

IELTS fees in Indonesia

Test	Fee at IDP Indonesia
IELTS Academic or General Training (computer or paper)	Rp3,600,000
IELTS for UKVI	Rp4,060,000
IELTS Life Skills	Rp3,021,000

IDP runs frequent discount codes for computer tests at its own branches; check its promotions page before paying. The British Council delivers IELTS in Indonesia through the Yayasan Dewan Inggris Indonesia, which sets its own fees. IELTS is withdrawing paper tests worldwide from mid-2026, market by market; where a paper option is still listed, confirm it at booking.

BandLadder pricing in IDR for Indonesia

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Plan	Access	Price
Sprint Pass	7 days	IDR 101,557.48
Quick Pass	15 days	IDR 162,614.08
Boost	30 days	IDR 284,727.28
Professional	60 days	IDR 467,897.08
Professional	90 days	IDR 610,362.48

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Where to take IELTS in Indonesia

IDP lists 32 test centres, including Kuningan, Kelapa Gading, Kebon Jeruk and Pondok Indah in Jakarta, plus Bandung, Bali, Malang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan and Makassar. Most branches also run One Skill Retake.

LPDP and the band each destination needs

Route	IELTS	PTE equivalent
LPDP scholarship, master's abroad	IELTS 6.5	PTE Academic 58
LPDP scholarship, doctorate abroad	IELTS 7.0	PTE Academic 65

LPDP accepts certificates issued within two years before the application year. Its figures come from IDP's summary of the LPDP guide; confirm against the current LPDP booklet for your intake.

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.

Score requirements change and vary by program and institution. Always confirm the current requirement with LPDP, the visa authority and the institution you are applying to before you set a target.

Frequently asked questions

Berapa biaya tes IELTS di Indonesia 2026?+

Rp3,600,000 for IELTS Academic or General Training at IDP Indonesia, Rp4,060,000 for IELTS for UKVI and Rp3,021,000 for Life Skills.

What IELTS score does LPDP require?+

6.5 overall for a master's abroad and 7.0 for a doctorate abroad, or PTE Academic 58 and 65. The certificate must be issued within two years before the application year.

How many IELTS test centres are there in Indonesia?+

IDP lists 32, across Jakarta, Bandung, Bali, Malang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar and other cities.

Does LPDP accept PTE Academic?+

Yes. PTE Academic 58 for a master's abroad and 65 for a doctorate abroad, per IDP's summary of the LPDP guide.

Official sources

Reviewed 25 September 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.

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