IELTS Exam Fee in Bahrain (2026): Full Price Table
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Bahrain costs BHD 149 (about US$395) as of July 2026, at both British Council. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm the current amount on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Bahrain by test type
| Test type | Fee (BHD (.د.ب)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | BHD 149 · about US$395 |
| IELTS for UKVI | BHD 159 |
| IELTS Life Skills | BHD 82 |
| One Skill Retake | BHD 100 |
Test providers
British Council
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
1–2 days (computer)
Widely available in Manama.
Always confirm the current fee
From 1 February 2026 all IELTS tests in Bahrain are delivered on computer at the British Council's Manama centre, with up to seven test dates a month and results typically in 1–2 days. The booking page lists the standard test and IELTS Academic Online at BHD 149 (including VAT), IELTS for UKVI at BHD 159, UKVI Life Skills at BHD 82 and One Skill Retake at BHD 100 — the same figures shown on the official ielts.org centre listing. Confirm the live fee on the booking page before you pay. IELTS fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change, so the figures above (verified July 2026) are a guide — the only reliable amount is the one shown on the official booking page for your test type on the day you book.
The cheapest test is the one you sit once
Whatever the fee, it buys one attempt — so the smartest money is spent walking in already at your target band. Work out the exact section scores you need, then close the gap before test day rather than paying to sit again. And if you fall half a band short in a single skill on a computer-delivered test, the One Skill Retake is usually far cheaper than a full resit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does IELTS cost in Bahrain in 2026?
As of July 2026, the British Council Bahrain lists IELTS Academic or General Training at BHD 149 including VAT (about US$395), IELTS Academic Online at BHD 149, IELTS for UKVI at BHD 159, UKVI Life Skills at BHD 82 and One Skill Retake at BHD 100. Fees can change, so confirm the current price on the official booking page before paying.
Where can I take IELTS in Bahrain?
IELTS in Bahrain is run by the British Council at one official test centre in Manama, with up to seven test dates per month. Since 1 February 2026 all tests are computer-delivered, which brings results in about 1–2 days and lets you book as late as one day before registration closes; IELTS Online (Academic only) is also available from home.