Southeast Asia · Thailand
IELTS in Bangkok
Bangkok is Thailand's main IELTS centre, with high volume around the Australian, UK, and Canadian university intake cycles. Both providers run multiple computer-delivered sessions per week.
IELTS Academic
THB 8,300 (~USD 235)
IELTS General Training
THB 8,300 (~USD 235)
Test providers & formats in Bangkok
Providers
- • British Council Thailand
- • IDP Education Thailand
Formats available
- • Computer-delivered
- • Paper-based
Test centres in Bangkok
- British Council Siam Square
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Asok
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Silom
Booking notes: Pay by credit card or PromptPay. ID required: passport or Thai ID card.
IELTS score requirements for popular destinations from Bangkok
Most Bangkok candidates apply to: Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand.
Australia (postgraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
G8 humanities 7.0.
United Kingdom (postgraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Russell Group 7.0 for arts/social sciences.
Canada (study permit)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Top schools 6.5–7.0.
Requirements change. Always verify directly with the institution before booking your test.
Preparation tips for candidates in Bangkok
- 1Thai candidates typically lose marks on Writing Task 1 (data description) — practice summarising charts in 20-minute timed sessions.
- 2British Council Siam Square is centrally located but small; arrive 45 minutes early for paper-based.
- 3Speaking test is often scheduled in the afternoon — avoid heavy lunches.