IELTS Exam Fee in Japan (2026): Full Price Table
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Japan costs ¥27,500 (Academic & General Training, 10% tax included) (about US$180) 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 Japan by test type
| Test type | Fee (JPY (¥)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | ¥27,500 (Academic & General Training, 10% tax included) · about US$180 |
| IELTS for UKVI | ¥31,900 (UKVI Academic & General Training) |
Test providers
British Council & IDP
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
3–5 days (computer)
Widely available in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Yokohama, Fukuoka.
Always confirm the current fee
Fees include 10% consumption tax and vary slightly by test centre and provider — ¥27,500 at Eiken/IDP centres on the official IELTS listing, up to about ¥29,900 on some British Council computer listings. IDP's IELTS delivery in Japan is managed by its partner JSAF from February 2026, and paper-based IELTS was withdrawn worldwide from mid-2026, so the test is now taken on computer. Confirm the exact fee on the official booking page before paying. 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 Japan in 2026?
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test is ¥27,500 (about US$180) at Eiken/IDP official centres, per the official IELTS test-centre listing; some British Council computer listings show up to about ¥29,900. IELTS for UKVI is ¥31,900. Fees include 10% consumption tax and can change, so confirm the exact price on the official booking page.
Can I retake just one section of IELTS in Japan?
Yes. IELTS One Skill Retake is available in Japan for computer-delivered tests — for example at the Eiken centres in Tokyo and Osaka and Berkeley House in Tokyo and Nagoya. You must sit the retake within 60 days of your original computer test; check the current fee and eligibility on the provider's test-taker portal.