IELTS Exam Fee in Kuwait (2026): Full Price Table
In short
The standard IELTS Academic or General Training test in Kuwait costs KWD 106 (about US$345) 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 Kuwait by test type
| Test type | Fee (KWD (د.ك)) |
|---|---|
| Academic / General Training | KWD 106 · about US$345 |
| IELTS for UKVI | KWD 106 |
| IELTS Life Skills | KWD 62 |
| One Skill Retake | KWD 67 |
Test providers
British Council
Delivery
Computer only
One Skill Retake
Available
Results
~2 days (computer)
Widely available in Kuwait City, Salmiya, Mansouriya.
Always confirm the current fee
The British Council runs daily IELTS on computer sessions at eight official venues across Kuwait — including its Mansouriya computer lab and partner centres in Salmiya such as the American University of Kuwait — with results in about 48 hours. Its published booking table lists every test type at a flat KWD 106 (UKVI included), with UKVI Life Skills at KWD 62 and One Skill Retake at KWD 67. Fees can change, so confirm the live price on the official 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 Kuwait in 2026?
As of July 2026, the British Council Kuwait booking table lists IELTS Academic, General Training and IELTS for UKVI all at KWD 106 on computer (about US$345), with UKVI Life Skills at KWD 62 and One Skill Retake at KWD 67. Fees change from time to time, so confirm the current figure on the official booking page before paying.
Is IELTS in Kuwait computer-based or paper-based?
The British Council in Kuwait delivers IELTS on computer, with daily sessions across eight official venues and results in about 48 hours. If you specifically need a paper test you would have to travel to a country that still offers it, so plan on the computer format — it uses the same questions, format and scoring.