- Fee (IDP and British Council)
- AED 1,590
- IELTS for UKVI
- AED 1,680
- One Skill Retake
- AED 1,000–1,100
- Results
- 1–5 days
Every IELTS fee in the UAE, 2026
| Fee (AED) | IDP UAE | British Council UAE |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or General Training on computer | 1,590 | 1,590 |
| IELTS on computer with Writing on Paper | 1,750 | Not published by British Council (offered, not for UKVI) |
| IELTS Premium on computer (preparation support, premium venue) | Not offered by IDP | 2,000 |
| IELTS for UKVI on computer | 1,680 | 1,680 |
| IELTS Life Skills | 810 | 810 (A1 and B1) |
| One Skill Retake | 1,000 (Writing on computer), 1,100 (Writing on paper), UKVI 1,060 | 1,000.70 (UKVI 1,058.40); its One Skill Retake page shows 989.10 |
| Test date transfer | Free 15 or more days before; admin fee of up to 25% at 5–14 days; not allowed within 4 days | Not published by British Council |
| Cancellation and refund | 75% refund 15 or more days before; no refund within 14 days; One Skill Retake fully refunded if cancelled 72 hours or more before | Not published by British Council |
| Enquiry on Results (remark) | Not published by IDP (refunded if your band goes up) | 475 (UKVI and Life Skills also 475) |
BandLadder pricing in AED for United Arab Emirates
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| Plan | Access | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sprint Pass | 7 days | AED 23.99 |
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| Boost | 30 days | AED 69.00 |
| Professional | 60 days | AED 109.00 |
| Professional | 90 days | AED 139.00 |
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Practice IELTS Academic →Test centres and results
IDP lists 55 test centres across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai (including Motor City), Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Dibba, Ras Al Khaimah and Khorfakkan. Computer results are released in one to five days; the remaining paper results take 13 days.
The band each destination needs
| Route | IELTS | PTE equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom: Skilled Worker, degree-level study | IELTS for UKVI 5.5 each (B2) | PTE Academic UKVI 59 each |
| Australia: Competent English (skilled visa eligibility) | IELTS 6.0 each | PTE 47 / 48 / 51 / 54 (L/R/W/S) |
| Australia: Proficient English (+10 points) | IELTS 7.0 each | PTE 58 / 59 / 69 / 76 |
| Canada: Express Entry CLB 7 | IELTS General 6.0 each | PTE Core L60 · R60 · W69 · S68 |
Australia's Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each) adds 10 points and Superior (8.0 each) adds 20, achieved within three years of the visa application. Canada accepts only IELTS General Training for Express Entry, and the result must be under two years old. UK universities usually ask 6.0 to 6.5 for undergraduate and 6.5 to 7.0 for postgraduate study.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IELTS exam fee in the UAE in 2026?+
AED 1,590 for IELTS on computer at both IDP UAE and the British Council, AED 1,680 for IELTS for UKVI and AED 810 for Life Skills. IDP charges AED 1,750 if you choose Writing on Paper.
Is the British Council IELTS fee different from IDP in the UAE?+
The main fees are the same: AED 1,590, UKVI AED 1,680, Life Skills AED 810. The British Council also sells a Premium package at AED 2,000 and lists its One Skill Retake at AED 1,000.70 (UKVI 1,058.40), against IDP's AED 1,000 (UKVI 1,060).
Where can I take IELTS in Dubai and Abu Dhabi?+
IDP has 55 centres across the Emirates, including Dubai, Motor City, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah, most of them computer-delivered.
How much is IELTS One Skill Retake in the UAE?+
At IDP, AED 1,000 with writing on computer, AED 1,100 with writing on paper and AED 1,060 for the UKVI version. The British Council lists AED 1,000.70 (UKVI 1,058.40).
How long do IELTS results take in the UAE?+
One to five days for IELTS on computer; 13 days for paper.
Official sources
Reviewed 6 October 2026. This guide helps you plan test preparation; check the current rules for your own program.
- IDP UAE: test dates and fees
- IDP UAE: reschedule or cancel
- IDP UAE: hub
- British Council UAE: test dates, fees and locations
- British Council UAE: One Skill Retake
- British Council UAE: results and Enquiry on Results fees
- gov.uk: Skilled Worker knowledge of English
- Home Affairs: Competent English
- IRCC: language testing for Express Entry
- IELTS One Skill Retake explained
- PTE in the UAE compared
- IELTS score calculator
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