IELTS and TOEFL Preparation Options and Costs in Indonesia
By Muntasir Minhaz • Published Aug 07, 2026 • Money & Budgeting, Study in Southeast Asia
IELTS in Indonesia costs around Rp 3.0-4.06 million depending on the test type and provider, TOEFL iBT costs about USD 205 (around Rp 3.28 million), and TOEFL ITP runs Rp 400,000-750,000 through licensed centers. Group prep courses add Rp 1.5-4 million on top of the test fee, while official free practice materials cover most of the basics at no cost.
💵 IELTS: Rp 3.0-3.6 million regular, Rp 3.8-4.06 million for UKVI
💵 TOEFL iBT: about USD 205 (around Rp 3.28 million) through ETS
💵 TOEFL ITP: Rp 400,000-750,000, the cheapest option for domestic requirements
Group prep courses run Rp 1.5-4 million for 4-8 weeks
Free official practice sets from IELTS and ETS cover most test sections
Which test to take first
Check your target university or scholarship page before booking a test. TOEFL ITP works for domestic requirements only in Indonesia, while TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic count toward international university and scholarship applications. LPDP, most Australian, UK, and US universities, and Erasmus Mundus programs accept both IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT.
Official test costs in Indonesia
| Test | Approx. cost | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic/General) | Rp 3.0-3.6 million | British Council Indonesia , IDP Indonesia |
| IELTS for UKVI | Rp 3.8-4.06 million | British Council, IDP |
| TOEFL iBT | USD 205 (about Rp 3.28 million) | ETS |
| TOEFL ITP | Rp 400,000-750,000 | ETS-licensed centers, campuses |
Prices move with the exchange rate and provider, so confirm the current fee on the test center page before you register. British Council Indonesia set IELTS at Rp 3.6 million for regular tests and Rp 4.06 million for IELTS for UKVI starting from test dates in August 2026, while IDP prices IELTS Academic near USD 215.
Prep course costs
Group prep classes at language centers in Jakarta, Surabaya, and other big cities run Rp 1.5-4 million for a 4-8 week course, with one-on-one coaching priced higher. British Council and IDP both run their own paid preparation classes tied to their test dates, a choice some students prefer for familiarity with the exact test format.
Free and low-cost self-study options
Official practice materials cost less than a course and cover most of what a class teaches.
IELTS: official IELTS practice tests and British Council's free online preparation modules
TOEFL: ETS's free TOEFL iBT Quick Prep tests and sample questions
YouTube channels run by past high scorers walk through each test section at no cost
Campus English clubs and LPDP awardee communities often share practice sets and speaking partners for free
Set a study timeline of 8-12 weeks before your target test date if you self-study. Consistent short sessions beat cramming for a skills-based test like IELTS or TOEFL.
Where to test
IELTS and TOEFL iBT run in Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar, Denpasar, and other cities through British Council, IDP, and ETS-licensed centers. Students outside these cities often travel for test day or book the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, which uses the same fee and score scale as the test center version.
Booking and retake costs
Book your test slot 4-6 weeks ahead in major cities, since popular dates fill early around scholarship application deadlines. Ask your test center whether the IELTS One Skill Retake option is offered locally, which lets you resit a single section instead of the full test. TOEFL iBT MyBest Scores combine your best section results across valid attempts within two years, so retaking one weak section still strengthens your application.