IELTS Exam Fee in Egypt (2026): Full Price Table
By Aehtesham Mallick Reshad · Founder of IELTSbiz · Updated September 24, 2026
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Egypt costs EGP 10,200 (computer) / EGP 11,220 (Writing on paper) (about US$195) as of September 2026, booked through British Council & IDP. The test is computer-delivered, with results in 3–5 days. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm the current amount on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Egypt by test type
| Test type | Fee (EGP (E£)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | EGP 10,200 (computer) / EGP 11,220 (Writing on paper) · about US$195 |
| IELTS for UKVI | EGP 11,500 (computer) |
| IELTS Life Skills | EGP 6,900 |
| One Skill Retake | EGP 6,420 (computer) / EGP 7,070 (Writing on paper) |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only (Writing on Paper option at IDP)
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
3–5 days (computer)
Widely available in Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Mansoura.
Always confirm the current fee
Fees are set locally by IDP and the British Council, not by a single global price, and the Egyptian pound has been under pressure — so EGP fees have risen and can change again. Treat these figures as a September 2026 snapshot from the official IDP Egypt booking page and always confirm the live price on the official site before you pay. Paper-based IELTS has ended; the higher "Writing on Paper" fee is for the hybrid in which Listening and Reading are on computer and only the Writing answers are handwritten. IELTS fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can change, so the figures above (verified September 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, the One Skill Retake is usually far cheaper than a full resit. For what else you may pay on top of the fee, see the IELTS exam fee and extra costs guide, or compare fees in every country.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the IELTS test cost in Egypt in 2026?
As of September 2026, IDP Egypt lists EGP 10,200 for computer-delivered IELTS Academic or General Training, and EGP 11,220 if your Writing is done on paper. IELTS for UKVI is EGP 11,500 and IELTS Life Skills is EGP 6,900. The British Council runs the same test at its Egyptian centres. Because fees are set locally and the pound has been volatile, always confirm the live price on the official booking page before you pay.
Is IELTS One Skill Retake available in Egypt, and what does it cost?
Yes. IDP Egypt offers One Skill Retake at its computer-delivered centres, listed at EGP 6,420 (or EGP 7,070 with Writing on paper). It lets you re-sit just one of the four skills — Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking — within 60 days of a full computer-delivered test, rather than redoing the whole exam. Check your test centre for eligibility and the current price.