Latest IELTS Exam Fees in Countries (Including Bangladesh)

IELTS fees are set locally by IDP or the British Council in each country's own currency, and because they're periodically adjusted for exchange rate movements and operating costs, the number you saw quoted a year ago may no longer be accurate. Here's a realistic snapshot of where fees generally sit around the world, with a closer look at Bangladesh since that's where the largest share of our readers are booking their test. In Bangladesh, the standard IELTS on Computer fee for Academic or General Training generally falls somewhere in the range of BDT 24,950 to 29,600, depending on the current rate set by IDP and the British Council and any recent revisions. IELTS for UKVI typically costs more, generally landing between roughly BDT 27,450 and 33,200, while IELTS Life Skills usually sits lower, around BDT 20,850 to 24,750. The One Skill Retake, where available, is notably cheaper, generally somewhere in the BDT 14,000 to 18,600 range. On top of the base fee, budget for extras if you need them: rescheduling typically costs around BDT 3,000, cancellation fees vary by test type, and an Enquiry on Results (rechecking) request generally costs around BDT 10,500, though this is refunded if your band score goes up. In India, the Academic and General Training fee has generally sat around INR 17,000 to 19,000, with a fee increase to roughly INR 19,000 effective from April 2026, IELTS for UKVI priced slightly higher at around INR 19,250, and the One Skill Retake priced lower at roughly INR 12,650. In Pakistan, fees have trended noticeably higher through 2026, with Academic and General Training generally reported in the range of PKR 66,000 to 72,000 and IELTS for UKVI around PKR 72,000, while Life Skills tends to sit around PKR 45,000 to 50,000. In Nigeria, the standard fee has been reported around NGN 299,000 for Academic and General Training, with UKVI priced higher at roughly NGN 315,500. Outside South Asia and Africa, fees are typically quoted in local currency at levels that convert to somewhere between roughly 200 and 280 US dollars in most Western markets: the UK generally sits around £160 to £220, the United States around $215 to $310, Canada around C$310 to C$360, and the UAE around AED 1,175 to 1,470, with UKVI versions priced somewhat higher across all of these. A few things are worth remembering whenever you're budgeting for IELTS. Fees genuinely do fluctuate month to month with currency movements, so any number here should be treated as a planning estimate rather than a locked-in price, always confirm the exact current fee on your country's official IDP or British Council booking page before you pay. UKVI versions of the test cost more than standard Academic or General Training everywhere, so only pay for UKVI if your visa category specifically requires it. And if you're only short in one section, check whether your country offers the One Skill Retake, since it's consistently priced well below a full retake and can save you a meaningful amount if you qualify.