East Asia · Taiwan
IELTS in Taipei
Taipei is Taiwan's main IELTS centre. Most candidates apply to UK, Australian, and Canadian universities. The British Council runs paper-based and computer-delivered tests, and IDP also operates a centre near Taipei Main Station.
IELTS Academic
TWD 7,400 (~USD 230)
IELTS General Training
TWD 7,400 (~USD 230)
Test providers & formats in Taipei
Providers
- • British Council Taiwan
- • IDP Education Taiwan
Formats available
- • Computer-delivered
- • Paper-based
Test centres in Taipei
- British Council Taipei (Heping E. Road)
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Taipei Main
Booking notes: Computer-delivered runs 3–4 sessions per week. ID required at the test must match the booking exactly — Taiwanese ID Card or passport accepted.
IELTS score requirements for popular destinations from Taipei
Most Taipei candidates apply to: United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, United States.
United Kingdom (postgraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Russell Group humanities often 7.0.
Australia (postgraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
G8 humanities 7.0.
United States (graduate)
Overall 7.0Component minimums: 6.5 in each band
Many programmes still prefer TOEFL.
Requirements change. Always verify directly with the institution before booking your test.
Preparation tips for candidates in Taipei
- 1Speaking is the weakest module for Taiwanese candidates on average — focus on producing extended answers with discourse markers.
- 2British Council Taipei runs free preparation seminars roughly bi-monthly — register early; they fill in days.