IELTS with the British Council just got better! Results typically in 1-5 days with IELTS on computer
Do your IELTS booking online and access our free preparation materials today.
When you book an IELTS test with the British Council, you also get included in your test fee:
- your access to the free online preparation courses: 'IELTS Ready Premium'
- Five extra Test Report Forms for free that we send free of charge to institutions you’re applying to (e.g. immigration offices, universities etc.) *Conditions apply regarding delivery destination, etc. For details, please contact the test centre here.
Before you make your IELTS exam booking
DECIDE WHICH VERSION OF THE IELTS TEST IS RIGHT FOR YOU
There are two versions of the IELTS test:
- IELTS Academic
- IELTS General Training
To check which version of the test you need read: IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training
If you are taking IELTS for UK visa application purpose, please go to the IELTS for UK Visa and Immigration page.
Register for your IELTS test
Register for IELTS test in Japan:
- Check IELTS on computer details at IELTS on Paper or Computer page.
- Check test dates and book IELTS on aper at Eiken foundation of Japan website.
- Check the test date and book IELTS for UKVI or IELTS for UKVI Life Skills
IELTS tests we offer
For more information on each IELTS test, please see the following pages:
- IELTS on paper and IELTS on computer: Eiken Foundation of Japan website
- IELTS for UK visa applications (IELTS for UKVI): Eiken Foundation of Japan UKVI website
- IELTS for UKVI Life Skills: Eiken Foundation of Japan UKVI website
| Test type | Fee | Book |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS on Paper - Academic and General Training | 25,380 JPY | Book now |
| IELTS on Computer - Academic and General Training | 25,380 JPY | Book now |
| IELTS for UK Visas and Immigration - on Computer (Academic and General Training) | 29,400 JPY | Book now |
| IELTS for UKVI Life Skills (A1 and B1) | 20,500 JPY | Book now |
In Japan, the British Council, together with our official partner Eiken, brings you IELTS at a variety of convenient locations on flexible test dates.
TEST DATES AND VENUES
- As there are a limited number of places for all sessions, we recommend that you register two months before your chosen test date, though places may be available after this date.
- Your Listening, Reading and Writing test will be completed on the same day. Your speaking test may be offered on the same day, or up to a week before or after your main test. We will tell you in advance if this is the case.
Important registration information for IELTS on paper
If you’re not officially a resident in Japan, you will not be able to sit an IELTS on paper test. However, you can still take the test on computer so please do choose that option.
Already booked an IELTS on Paper test and you do not hold Japan nationality?
If you booked your test before Jan 16, 2025, you will not need to show proof of residence.
If you booked your test after Jan 16, 2025, you will need to show proof of residence by email at least three days before your test date.
Acceptable proof of residence includes:
1. A valid Student Visa (stating purpose, length of visa and expiry date) stamped in the passport.
2. A valid Work Permit (2 documents) including Visa (stating status and expiry) stamped in the passport and Work Permit card (showing expiry date).
Group Bookings
If you are an institution or language school and would like your students to take the test at your premises (bulk registration), please complete this form .
