IELTS Exam Fee in Germany (2026): Full Price Table
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Germany costs €276 (about US$300) as of July 2026, at both British Council & IDP. Fees are set locally and change over time, so confirm the current amount on the official booking page before you pay.
IELTS fees in Germany by test type
| Test type | Fee (EUR (€)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | €276 · about US$300 |
| IELTS for UKVI | €298 |
| IELTS Life Skills | €198 |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer & paper
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
3–5 days (computer), ~13 days (paper)
Widely available in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig.
Always confirm the current fee
Fees are set locally by the British Council and IDP and can be adjusted over time, so the €276 standard fee (UKVI €298, Life Skills €198) should be confirmed on the official booking page before paying. IELTS on paper is generally restricted to legal residents of Germany, while the computer-delivered test is open to everyone and returns results faster. 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 the IELTS exam cost in Germany in 2026?
IELTS Academic and General Training both cost €276 through the British Council. IELTS for UKVI is €298 and IELTS Life Skills (A1/B1) is €198. Fees can be adjusted by the provider, so check the official booking page before you pay.
Can I take IELTS on paper in Germany?
Yes, but IELTS on paper is generally limited to legal residents of Germany (EU/EEA/Swiss passport holders are exempt from the residency-proof requirement). Anyone can take the computer-delivered test, which also returns results faster — about 3–5 days versus roughly 13 days for paper.