IELTS Exam Fee in Italy (2026): Full Price Table
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Italy costs €290 (about US$315) 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 Italy by test type
| Test type | Fee (EUR (€)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | €290 · about US$315 |
| IELTS for UKVI | €312 |
| IELTS Life Skills | €202 |
Test providers
British Council
Delivery
Computer & paper
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
3–5 days (computer), ~13 days (paper)
Widely available in Milan, Rome, Bologna, Florence, Naples, Turin.
Always confirm the current fee
The €290 standard fee (UKVI €312, Life Skills €202) is from the official IELTS test-centre listing for British Council Milan, and prices can vary slightly by testing point, so confirm the fee for your city on the official booking page. IELTS on paper in Italy is restricted to legal residents (EU/EEA/Swiss passport holders are exempt from the residency-proof requirement); the computer-delivered test is open to everyone. One Skill Retake is offered, but its fee is not published online. 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 Italy in 2026?
As of July 2026, the official IELTS test-centre listing for British Council Milan shows €290 for IELTS Academic or General Training (about US$315), €312 for IELTS for UKVI, and €202 for Life Skills A1/B1. Prices can vary slightly by testing point and change over time, so confirm the fee for your city on the official booking page before you pay.
Can I take IELTS on paper in Italy?
Only if you are legally resident in Italy — non-residents must take the computer-delivered test, though EU/EEA/Swiss passport holders are exempt from providing proof of residence. The British Council runs testing points in over 30 Italian cities, and computer delivery returns results faster, in about 3–5 days versus roughly 13 for paper.