Accurately tracking test dates and locations is a prerequisite for candidates to build an effective IELTS preparation roadmap. In 2026, the two authorized testing bodies in Vietnam, IDP and the British Council, will continue to expand their testing networks with many new locations across various provinces and cities.
This article by ECE compiles the most precise data from the official websites of both organizations, helping you easily look up and select the most suitable test date.
Latest 2026 Test Fee Updates
According to the latest information, the 2026 test fees will continue to benefit from the preferential 8% VAT rate (effective through December 31, 2026). This fee structure applies to both testing organizations.
Detailed fee schedule:
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IELTS Academic & General Training: 4,664,000 VND
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IELTS for UKVI: 5,252,000 VND
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IELTS Life Skills (A1/B1): 4,414,000 VND
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IELTS One Skill Retake: 2,940,000 VND
2026 IELTS Test Schedule Details: British Council
Based on the latest system data, the British Council currently hosts IELTS exams in 12 provinces and cities across Vietnam. Below is the specific 2026 test schedule for the British Council.
Test Schedule in Hanoi & HCMC
In Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the British Council organizes computer-delivered IELTS tests throughout the week (Monday to Sunday) with two time slots:
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Morning: 09:00
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Afternoon: 14:00
Test Schedule in Other Provinces (Updated from BC system)
This is the list of confirmed test dates extracted from British Council data from May to December 2026:
| Location | May 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | Oct 2026 | Nov 2026 | Dec 2026 |
| Phu Tho | May 31 | June 14 | July 12 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Quang Ninh | 23, 30 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Hai Phong | 23, 30 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Hung Yen | May 30 | June 13 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Hung Yen (Thai Binh) | June 27 | July 18 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Nghe An | 23, 30 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Thua Thien Hue | 23, 30 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Da Nang | 30, 31 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Gia Lai | May 27 | June 25 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Gia Lai (Binh Dinh) | May 30 | June 13 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Dak Lak | May 20 | June 25 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Khanh Hoa | 23, 30 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Lam Dong | May 30 | June 27 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Dong Nai | 23, 30 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Thai Nguyen | June 14 | July 12 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | |
| Thanh Hoa | May 24 | June 14 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| HCMC (Vung Tau, Ba Ria) | 23, 30 | June 13 | July 27 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Lam Dong (Binh Thuan) | May 30 | June 27 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
Candidates should note that the British Council guarantees computer-delivered test results in just 2 days, helping to expedite the study abroad application process.
2026 IELTS Test Schedule Details: IDP
* IELTS Test Schedule: First 6 Months of 2026 at IDP
| Location | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
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| HCMC | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week |
| Hanoi | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week | 7 days/week |
| Da Nang | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Dong Nai | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 7, 28 | 14, 21, 28 | 3, 11, 18, 25 | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 6, 13, 27 |
| Binh Duong | 10, 17, 31 | 12 | 7, 8, 14, 15, 28, 29 | 4, 5, 18, 19 | 9, 23 | 6, 13, 27 |
| Binh Thuan | 10, 24 | 7, 14 | 25 | 16, 30 | 20 | |
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