We are being severely impacted by Covid-19, as are many at this time. We are continuing to deliver our examination session, however, there may be situations where we are obliged to cancel or postpone exam sessions at this time. In addition, our processing times for emails and other requests may be slower than normal, and we thank you for your patience.
Where can you take IELTS in France?
British Council offers IELTS tests in different locations: Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Nice, Paris, Strasbourg, and Toulouse. You can choose to take your IELTS test on paper or on a computer. Whichever you prefer, you will need to come to a test centre to sit your test. Find out more.
Test centres offering IELTS on paper
Aix-en-Provence, Bordeaux, Lyon, Nantes, Nice, Paris, Strasbourg, Toulouse
Test centres offering IELTS on computer
Paris and Marseille
| You must bring the same identity document to the test venue, that you have registered with online. In cases of identity document changes, candidates must notify the British Council a minimum of 72 hours advance. Less than this timeframe and identity document changes will not be accepted |
Looking to work, study, or live in the UK?
If you need a visa for working or studying in the UK, then in some cases you may need to take IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration or IELTS Life Skills.
IELTS test fees
| Test type | Fee | Book |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic and General Training - in centre (paper and computer) | €240 | Book now |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration (Academic and General Training) - in centre (paper and computer) | €262 | Book now |
| IELTS Life Skills (A1 and B1) - in centre (paper and computer) | €170/€175* | Book now |
*170€ until 28 February 2022, 175€ from 1 March.
What does the fee include? Our IELTS test fee includes exclusive preparation materials, free practice tests, and much more.