- Test centres in Liberia
- None listed
- Freetown (British Council)
- SLE 7,590
- Abidjan (British Council)
- €317
- Accra (British Council)
- GHS 3,720
No IELTS centre in Liberia: where to test instead
Liberia is not among the countries in the official IELTS test centre finder, and neither is Guinea. These are the nearest listed British Council centres; fees are charged in the currency each centre lists.
| Centre | IELTS (Academic or General Training) | IELTS for UKVI |
|---|---|---|
| British Council, College of Digital Excellence, Freetown (computer) | SLE 7,590 | SLE 8,770 (BlueCrest College) |
| British Council, Graduate School of Management, Abidjan (computer) | €317 | €339 |
| British Council, Accra (computer) | GHS 3,720 | GHS 4,000 |
In Freetown, standard IELTS runs at the College of Digital Excellence and IELTS for UKVI at BlueCrest College. Abidjan lists every test at one venue, in euros. Ghana has 11 IELTS listings across Accra, Tema, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale. 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 |
| 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. 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 Liberia?+
Not at a listed centre. The official IELTS test centre finder does not list Liberia (checked 11 October 2026), so you have to book in another country.
Where is the nearest IELTS centre to Monrovia?+
Freetown, Sierra Leone (SLE 7,590; IELTS for UKVI SLE 8,770), Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (€317; UKVI €339) or Accra, Ghana (GHS 3,720; UKVI GHS 4,000).
Is PTE available in Liberia?+
No. Pearson's price finder does not list Liberia. The nearest PTE centres are in Ghana (USD 270), Senegal (USD 265) and Nigeria (USD 165).
What IELTS score do I need for a UK visa from Liberia?+
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 centre finder
- IELTS: British Council, College of Digital Excellence, Freetown (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, Graduate School of Management, Abidjan (fees)
- IELTS: British Council, Accra (fees)
- University of Toronto: English language requirements
- McGill: undergraduate English language proficiency
- University of Melbourne: English language requirements
- Arizona State University: international first-year admission
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
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