Southeast Asia · Indonesia
IELTS in Jakarta
Jakarta has significant IELTS demand from university applicants and skilled-migration candidates. The bulk of test takers apply to Australian, UK, and Dutch universities.
IELTS Academic
IDR 3,400,000 (~USD 215)
IELTS General Training
IDR 3,400,000 (~USD 215)
Test providers & formats in Jakarta
Providers
- • British Council Indonesia
- • IDP Education Indonesia
Formats available
- • Computer-delivered
- • Paper-based
Test centres in Jakarta
- British Council Sudirman
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Kuningan
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Sudirman
Booking notes: Slots widely available. Pay by Indonesian bank transfer or credit card.
IELTS score requirements for popular destinations from Jakarta
Most Jakarta candidates apply to: Australia, United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States.
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 humanities 7.0.
Netherlands (Dutch universities)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Most Dutch English-medium programmes accept 6.5; research masters often 7.0.
Requirements change. Always verify directly with the institution before booking your test.
Preparation tips for candidates in Jakarta
- 1Indonesian candidates often score well on Reading but lose marks on Speaking pronunciation — work on connected speech and stress.
- 2British Council Sudirman is the largest centre; arrive 45 min early to clear security.